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 Storm Runner
Hersheypark
Built by Intamin of Switzerland, this high-speed hydraulic launched roller coaster accelerates from 0 to 72 mph in about 2 seconds. Climbing a nearly vertical incline to a height of 150 feet then plummeting approximately 180 feet at a 90 degree angle, Storm Runner weaves its way through nearly 4 1/2 acres on 2,600 of steel track and interacts with three Hersheypark rides: Monorail, Dry Gulch Railroad, and the Trailblazer. Roller coaster lovers are treated to several customized, unique elements: Top Hat (150 feet), Power Drop (approximately 180 feet), Cobra Loop (135 feet), Barrel Rolls, and a dramatic Flying Snake Dive.
Related: See Storm Runner Review for photos.
Roller Coaster Details
| Track |
Type |
Year |
Designer/Manufacturer |
| Steel |
Launched Multielement |
2004 |
Intamin AG |
Roller Coaster Stats
| Height: 150 feet |
Drop: 180 feet |
| Angle of descent: 90 degrees |
Top speed: 75 mph |
| Inversions: 3 |
Launch: Hydraulic |
| Length: 2,600 feet |
Ride time: 1 minute |
| Trains: 2 - 20 passenger |
Train Mfg: Intamin AG |
More Information About Storm Runner
First Intamin "Rocket Coater" with inversions.
Features: Dual Stations, Magnetic Brakes
Estimated cost: $12.5 million
Trains feature over-the-shoulder restraints.
Trains have five cars with two rows each, seating two abreast per row.
Ride capacity: 1,200 passengers per hour
Height requirement: Must be at least 54 inches tall
Ride Location
Hersheypark, Hershey, PA
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