New for 2026 are opportunities for charitable groups to participate as aid station managers. We are looking for reliable groups who can provide people to help at the 12 runner aid stations on the course.

It’s not terribly difficult work, and might just be a really fun time. You’ll provide drinks and food to the runners as they come by. Offer encouragement or support as needed. Write some stuff down. Answer questions from sweaty people.

We are very grateful for the help that our volunteers provide and encourage all to patronize their groups as much as possible.

We are offering a stipend to supporting groups. While we don’t yet have the full amount, we intend to disburse all sponsorship funds we receive as well as a portion of our net profits.

What we ask of you:

A solid commitment to provide enough people, usually four, to fully man the aid stations during the listed times. You may have more people if you like.

You will check in with the race director at Tussey Ski before and after your shifts.

Bring chairs or a canopy if you like.

You will keep track of runners as they come through, so we can find people if we need to.

Charitable Organization Volunteer Information

What we will bring for you:

All the supplies for the station: food, water, tables, radios, and a volunteer guide.

We will be available at all times for questions or help.

We will have a good chat in the morning before you go out, and talk with you throughout the day.

Social publicity of your help and causes.

Aid Station Locations, Times, and current groups. We need four people at any given time.

Top of Laurel Run Road                                                  aid station 1              6:45 - 1:30      

Laurel Run Road at Pine Swamp Road                      aid station 2             7:00 - 11:00      State College Rowing

Whipple Dam State Park on Laurel Run Road        aid station 3             7:45 - 11:30      Jana Marie Foundation

Beidelheimer Road at Gettis Ridge Road                 aid station 4              8:15 - 12:45.    State College Rowing

Alan Seeger Picnic Area                                                 aid station 5              9:00 - 1:30        Boy Scout Troop 375

Alan Seeger Road at Greenwood Tower Road       aid station 6              9:30 - 2:30.       Rise Up Racing

Kettle Road at Coopers Gap Road                              aid station 7            10:00 - 3:30

Coopers Gap Road at Stone Creek Road                 aid station 8            10:30 - 4:00

Penn-Roosevelt State Park                                            aid station 9            11:00 - 5:30       Individually manned

Colyer Lake south parking lot                                       aid station 10         11:30 - 6:30.      Penns Valley Pedals and Pints

Bear Meadows Road at North Meadows Road       aid station 11         10:45 - 7:00.     Happy Valley Women’s Cycling

Bear Gap Road at Gettis Ridge Road                          aid station 12         10:30 - 3:30