Race for Remembrance - 9/11 Tribute Run - Shanksville PA to Washington DC

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/

Join us for the Chase the Cougar 5k. The race is being put on to benefit the North Star Cross Country team all preregistered participants will receive a t shirt. T Shirts will be available while they last for race day sign-ups. It will be run at the Somerset Historical Center on a cross country course created by Dave Mapes.

When: 9:00 AM, August 8, 2026

Registration: Somerset Historical Center: 7:45-8:50

T-shirts: Included with entry

Awards: Top Male and Female 5K run and walk group winners

Age Groups: Under 12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59, 60-69; 70 +

For more information please contact Tom Miller at 814-270-5077, email at [email protected]

Same day sign up is available. We just cannot guarantee shirts sizes the day of the race.

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.

"Hyatt's Run With the Angels" 5K course is a beautiful 3.1 mile out and back course at the base of the Laurel Mountains set at Pine Springs Camp in Somerset County, PA.

This Annual Event is being hosted by the "Hyatt's Angels" Foundation, and all net proceeds will go to help provide need based financial and emotional assistance to families who have suffered the loss of a child.

Early registration runs through 11:59 pm on Monday, August 23rd, and includes a FREE RACE TEE. Late registration is from August 24th through 11:59 pm on September 18th. Race Day registration will be from 7:30 am to 8:30 am on Race Day, Saturday, September 19th. No shirt guarantee for late or race day registrations.

Phantom Runners -

Can't participate and would still like to support our event and get a race shirt, consider being a PHANTOM RUNNER (No participation required), shirts may be picked up on-site on Race Day.

Awards -

Given to the top male & female finisher, as well as the top three male and female finishers in each age group:

*Age Divisions (Male & Female)

10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+

*All children 9 & under receive a medal.