as were two others greats:Rolling Rock beer, and the banana split, which Latrobe celebrates annually at itsGreat American Banana Split Celebrationin August. The drug store where pharmacy apprentice David Strickler invented his now-iconic ice cream dessert no longer exists...
Although aid stations, snowmobile support and medical personnel will be available, completing either the event’s marathon or half-marathon will take plenty of self-motivation; as race organizers point out, there won’t be any crowds to cheer you on—not even penguins venture this far south. ...