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Experience the best of Lake Arthur at the Moraine Regatta 5K on Sunday, August 2, 2026! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or taking a scenic morning stroll with the family, this timed race offers an unbeatable course through the lush Sunken Garden Trail.

As part of the annual Moraine State Park Regatta, your participation supports our mission to promote eco-recreation and preserve the natural beauty of our park. After you cross the finish line, stay for the full Regatta experience—featuring local vendors, water sports, and nature-themed activities for all ages.

Parking

Pleasant Valley Beach, South Shore Parking is easy and free! Follow the "Moraine State Park Regatta" and "Moraine Regatta 5k" signs to the main Pleasant Valley Beach parking lot.

Race Details

New for 2026, we're using the course from the Winterfest 5k. This course starts at the Pleasant Valley Beach area parking lot, then goes onto the Sunken Garden Trail to see gorgeous views of the lake, and then back towards the main regatta area. The 5k is a combination road and trail race.

Pricing Structure

• Registration open date until May 1st

• $10 - 17 and Under

• $20 - 18+

• May 2nd through July 1st

• $15 - 17 and Under

• $25 - 18+

• July 2nd through July 26th

• $20 - 17 and Under

• $30 - 18+

• July 27th through August 2nd

• $30 - 17 and Under

• $35 - 18+

Registration Perks

Register early to snag our exclusive 2026 commemorative t-shirt! Each year features a brand-new custom design.

Guarantee your size: Register by July 1st.

***Note: After July 1st, shirts are first-come, first-served while supplies last.

Awards

We celebrate speed across every generation! Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in the following age brackets:

• 17 and Under

• 18 – 29

• 30 – 45

• 46 – 60

• 61+

Event Schedule - August 2

• 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup opens at the Information Tent.

• 8:30 AM: Race Start.

• 10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony at the Main Stage.

Come celebrate the beauty of Moraine and enjoy a day of fitness and fun!

FAQs

Is race-day registration available?

We strongly recommend registering early in order to get your size t-shirt, but if you're more of a last-minute person, we can accommodate race-day registration.

What else is going on at the Moraine State Park Regatta?

Check out our website for the complete list of events for the premiere, all-ages, eco-recreational event in the Southwestern PA region. We aim to promote Moraine State Park and all that it has to offer through the Regatta.

This event features a 5k timed run and a 1-mile fun run, and a host of fun activities for all ages. So grab your family and friends, lace up your running shoes and start inviting your community to participate and raise awareness for CDH.

Each registration includes an entry to win a Kid's TREK bicycle!

T-shirt guaranteed for registrations before July 8th.

For more information on CDH visit https://www.tinyhero.org/.

Join us for the 1st Annual “Love, Jill” Memorial Race, a 5K charity run and 1-mile walk through the streets of Beaver along the beautiful Ohio River on August 15, 2026. This event is held in loving memory of Jill Renee Littler, who passed away on September 22, 2025, after a courageous battle with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma.

Jill’s strength was forged long before her cancer diagnosis. At just 15 years old, she was diagnosed with Crohn’s Disease, a fight she carried with her for 36 years. Through countless surgeries, hospital stays, treatments, and daily challenges, Jill faced her illness with quiet resilience, grit, and grace—never allowing it to define her or diminish the love she gave to others.

In early 2025, Jill was diagnosed with oral cavity squamous cell carcinoma. She approached this battle with the same determination and grace that defined her life. On May 2nd, Jill underwent major surgery that included extensive lymph node removal, partial mandible (jaw) removal, and complex reconstruction using a titanium plate, followed by reconstructive surgery. Her treatment continued with 33 rounds of radiation and multiple rounds of chemotherapy. Despite setbacks, severe side effects, and overwhelming physical challenges, Jill pushed forward with unwavering resolve, always focused on her family and the people she loved.

In August 2025, Jill was hospitalized after developing a blood clot in her lung. Following additional procedures, doctors discovered the cancer had spread. With love, clarity, and extraordinary courage, her family made the difficult decision to bring her home, where she passed peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on September 22, 2025. Race weekend falls on Jill’s birthday, making this gathering an especially meaningful celebration of her life.

Jill was the heart of her family and a bright light in the Beaver County community. She lived guided by the values she cherished—love of family, service to others, a strong work ethic, kindness, and gentle leadership. Whether as a coworker, friend, volunteer, or quiet supporter behind the scenes, Jill had a rare way of lifting people up. This event honors not only her memory, but the compassion, strength, and grace she shared so freely with everyone she met.

Participants may choose between a 5K run or a 1-mile fun walk. The event will also feature a Chinese auction and a 50/50 raffle.

All registered participants will receive a commemorative race t-shirt, available for pickup at the event.

Awards

Plaques awarded to the Top Overall Male and Female finishers

Medals awarded to the Top 3 Male and Female finishers in each age group:

15 & Under

16–19

20–29

30–39

40–49

50 & Over

Why “Love, Jill”?

Jill ended every note, message, and reminder the same way she lived her life—with love. To honor that legacy, her family created the annual “Love, Jill” Scholarship, transforming her signature into a lasting gift for young people in our community. Through this scholarship, Jill’s message continues to inspire future generations:

“I believe in you.”

We invite the entire Beaver County community to join us in celebrating Jill’s life, honoring her legacy, and showing her family just how deeply she was loved.