Jim Mayer Trail - Family Fun Run

The 2026 Run With The Deer Flies 25K, 15K, and 8K will be held on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Three distances to choose from, including the 8K that was added last year. This proved to be a popular addition for new trail runners as well as those who would like a shorter distance.

We are looking forward to returning to Camp Seph Mack near Penn Run, PA and hope to see you there. The Deer Fly is directed by trail runners for trail runners.

The Deer Fly is a fun and challenging trail race with a mix of single-track trails, pipeline roads, swamps, hills, and creek crossings. Aid stations approximately every four miles, but carrying water is strongly recommended. Post-race Bona's Pizza compliments of Steve Pagano.

The Deer Fly benefits Indiana County Parks & Trails and Citizens' Ambulance Service.

Finishers' medals courtesy of Bethany Serafin Awalt of Valley Village Oral Surgery of Pikesville, Maryland, Plus random drawings for eight $25.00 Luigi's Ristrarnte gift cards, four for the 8K, four for the 15K and four for the 25K, compliments of Luigi's and Bernadette Drew, Bel Air, Maryland.

Deer Fly Swatters, a Deer Fly tradition, are being supplied by Chris Sharbaugh, Indiana Chiropractic Clinic, Indiana, PA.

Races are each capped at 100 runners. Please register early to avoid disappointment.

Race shirts are provided courtesy of Allied Milk and are guaranteed to those who register by July 14, 2026. Shirts are available after that date and on race day only as supplies last.

No rain date. No refunds or deferrals if the race is conducted.

Welcome to our fifth annual Worth the Weight Race set to take place Saturday, August 8th in Old Westmont. We offer 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run (WTW Kids!), and virtual options.

Worth the Weight Kids! will start at 8 AM and our adult races (5K run/walk and 10K) will start at 8:15 AM.

Location is the same: 827 Diamond Blvd. Johnstown, PA 15905 (bathrooms will be available on-site).

All routes will feature the quaint and scenic neighborhood of Old Westmont and was recently updated last year to include the beautiful Inclined Plane! Follow the link to watch a video tour of both our 5K and our improved 10K races: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAjG17Jg0zY (special thanks to Dean Banko of Only Eye Athletics for the video)

We will have food, drinks, and music, as always, as well as LOTS of prizes which will be announced at a later date. Additionally, we have prizes for our top finishers, as always! Come out and support our goal of providing comfort by the pound! We can't wait to see you there!

Donations to Worth the Weight can be made by following the link here: https://www.cfalleghenies.org/fund/worth-the-weight-fund/

The 2026 Run For The Trail 7K Run and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk will be held on Saturday, August 8, 2026 starting at the Ghost Town Trail Access at Dilltown, Pennsylvania. The race benefits Indiana County Parks and Trails.

Online registration is available through 11:59 PM on August 7th. Race day registration is open from 4:00 to 5:45 on race day at the Dilltown pavilion. Family discounted rates are available for families of three or more.

Soft style t-shirts are provided compliments of InFirst Bank. Shirts guaranteed to those who register by July 28th. Shirts available after that date and on race as supplies last.

New for 2026: Chip timing by Gingerbread Timing for the 7K Run. Live results will be uploaded to RunSignUp every 30 seconds during the race.

Local Artisan-made Wooden Train Engines to Top Three Overall Male & Female, Top Male & Female Masters in the 7K courtesy of Tad Pajak, Tall Pine Safety.

Gold, Silver, and Bronze Railroad Spikes to Top Three Male & Female Five-year Age Group Winners up to Age 70+ Age groups include 12 and Under, 15 to 15, 16 to 19, and then five-year age groups up to and including 70+ in the 7K.

2-Mile Fun Run/Walk Finishers are eligible to win one of up to five gift cards donated by local vendors. Gift Card Drawing will take place during the race. The more pre-registered entries, the more gift cards for the drawing. Register early. Timing by A.T.S. with results posted on the IRRC web site within 24 hours.

Ice cream treats following the race compliments of Allied Milk Producers.