Warren, Pennsylvania · Friday, July 3, 2026
The Freedom Fundraiser Run/Walk 2026 is a 5k, kids, running, and walking event held on Friday, July 3, 2026. It is located at 332 Pennsylvania Avenue West in Warren, Pennsylvania.
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CHAUTAUQUA STRIDERS 2026 YOUTH TRACK & FIELD DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM
The program will run on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM for 6 weeks over the summer. The first session will be Tuesday, July 7th and the last session is on Thursday, August 13th. All practices and meets will be held at Strider Field located at Thomas Jefferson Middle School,195 Martin Road, Jamestown, NY.
The Youth Track & Field Development Program (YTFDP) is a summer program designed to introduce kids ages 5-13 to the basics of track and field in a fun and supportive environment. The program runs 2x a week for 6 weeks during July and August, with participants grouped by age and guided by our dedicated coaching staff. By keeping our coach to student ratio low, the program ensures personal attention, skill development, and mentorship. Through participation, athletes can learn basic athletic skills which can be applied to further athletic development. There are also educational objectives pertaining to health and wellness topics that are implemented into the structure of the program.
PROGRAM STRUCTURE:
Tuesdays are "practice" days, and Thursdays are "meet" days.
In the first session of the week, kids learn and practice 3-4 different track and field events/skills, helping them build skills and confidence in the sport. The second session of the week is a "meet day", where participants get to compete the events that they learned, and get real times and measurements. Instead of only recognizing top finishers, we celebrate effort, recognize character, and growth through unique, handmade “Paper Plate Awards,” reinforcing confidence, resilience, and a love for physical activity.
Some additional highlights of the program include themed days to add extra fun, a parent race to involve families in the excitement, and an end-of-year pizza party and award ceremony to celebrate the kids' hard work and accomplishments.
SCHEDULE: All practices and meets are from 5:30 - 7:30 PM.
Week 1: Tuesday, July 7th & Thursday July 9th
Week 2: Tuesday, July 14th & Thursday, July 16th
Week 3: Tuesday, July 21st & Thursday, July 23rd
Week 4: Tuesday, July 28th & Thursday, July 30th
Week 5: Tuesday, August 4th & Thursday, August 6th
Week 6: Tuesday, August 11th & Thursday. August 15th (end of the year party and award ceremony)
PROGRAM COST:
The cost of this 6-week program is $70.00 per individual child, or $55.00 per child when registering siblings/multiple children.
Full and partial scholarships are available. Please email [email protected] for more information.
Age Groups: 5-6, 7-8, 9-10, 11-13
Late registration will be available at any practice or competition with limited t-shirts available. To guarantee a t-shirt, please register before Thursday, June 25th.
Race will start at 9 am at the Tionesta Lighthouse. The course will be 2 loops around the lighthouse path and out on the residential roads to the riverside cemetery and back to the lighthouse to finish.
No pets in the race please.
5k run and 5k walk divisions. Walkers will start a couple minutes after the runners. Top 3 Overall in each and also top 1 in age groups for both run and walk.The age groups will be determined 2 weeks before the race on who signs up at that time.
Refreshments after the race.
Race shirts must be ordered by June 11, 2026 pre-registration. No shirt after this date.
Please, no unsupervised children to be dropped off at the race event.
No smoking, alcohol or drugs use permitted.
Awards will not be mailed. Winners must be present ..
Race Age Awards: (no duplicate awards). Winners must complete the race under their own power.
First place runners (Men and Women) : 14 and under, 15 - 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 +.
Top three overall runners Men and Women.
First Place Walkers (Men and Women): 19 and under, 20 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70 +
Top three walkers overall (Men and Women).
Race begins at the 22.5 acre Lighthouse Island on the Allegheny River in Tionesta, PA. This is the location of the Sherman Memorial Lighthouse. Portions of the course will involve town streets that will not be closed to traffic but will be monitored by Sheriff Office and race volunteers. Any profits after expenses will be given back to the community through Lion's Club projects.
Take a trip to the Allegheny National Forest this summer and experience one of America's most scenic forests. Called "The Land of Many Uses," the Allegheny National Forest is known for its diverse recreational offerings like hiking, boating, swimming, and biking. Experience what National Geographic calls "one of America’s most scenic drives" on PA Route 6 and make the Kinzua Half Marathon your race destination this summer.
Half Marathon Race Information
Experience this one-of-a-kind, destination half marathon in the Allegheny National Forest. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos! Water stations at will be available along the course. Refreshments provided at the finish.
This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 4 hours (18 min per mile). Registration fees and donations support the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB) to help support further development of the Knox to Kane trail.
Start/Finish
Start Time: 8:00 AM
Start Location: Intersection of Hacker St. & Guffey Rd. in the town of Mt. Jewett
Finish Location: in the town of Mt. Jewett at the Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead.
Packet Pickup
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)
Sunday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)
Half Marathon Aid Stations
Aid stations will be located at miles 4, 7, & 10.5.
Half Marathon Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 19 & Under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
Named Top 10 National Forest in the USA - Forestry.com
5K Race Information
Saturday evening 5K race starting at 7:00. All participants receive a performance shirt, commemorative finisher medal, personalized bib, and free race photos! Water station prior to the turnaround. Refreshments provided at the finish.
This race will be disposable bib chip timed with live online results. The course time limit is 1.5 hours (approx. 14:30/mile). Race registration fees and donations support the Mt. Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Trail Club (MJ2KB) to help support further development of the Knox to Kane trail.
Start/Finish
Start Time: 7:00 PM
Start & Finish Location: in the town of Mt. Jewett at the Knox & Kane Rail Trail Mt. Jewett Trailhead.
Packet Pickup
Saturday: 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)
Sunday: 6:45 AM - 8:00 AM at the MJ2KB Trail Club Office (48 W Main St, Mt Jewett, PA 16740)
5k Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 overall male and female finishers in Open & Masters, plus the top 3 finishers in each of the following categories: 12 & Under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over.
"The Kinzua Bridge Skywalk is an engineering masterpiece with a rich history and one of the most stunning views you’ll see in the Pennsylvania Wilds." - PA Wilds
Restrooms & Aid Stations
Portable restrooms will be available by the Start/Finish area.
Aid Stations with refreshments and first aid kits will be available along the course.
Those of us who knew Ron Graham knew him as a man of faith and as a visionary community member, with an unwavering commitment to the youth of Chautauqua County.
As many now know, Ron passed away on February 2, 2023, after a brief ten month battle with gastroesophageal cancer. His family, friends, coaches, and former athletes want to continue his legacy.
To honor him and continue his personal mission to the youth in our community we will be hosting Ronnie’s Way 5K on Saturday, August 2, 2025.
Proceeds from the run will fund the a memorial scholarship and the Ron Graham Memorial Fund at the Chautauqua Region Community Foundation.
We invite all to register below to participate in the run/walk with us on and join in on the post-finish fun as we come together to remember a truly great mentor, coach and friend.
Jackson-Taylor Park
Eleventh & Washington Streets
Stephen's Run is a 6k cross country race in memory of Stephen Pangborn, a Maple Grove cross country runner who passed away in 2000 at the age of 16 after a courageous battle with cancer. Proceeds go towards the Stephen Pangborn Memorial Scholarship Fund.
The race is held on the beautiful trails of Long Point State Park on Chautauqua Lake. Come enjoy a great trail race for a great cause!
Part of the Chautauqua Striders 2026 Runner of the Year Series!
Shirts available for all runners registered by July 19.
Overall and age group prizes will be awarded.
Light post-run refreshments will be provided.
Packet pick-up and day-of registration will open at 8:00AM. $30 cash, check (made out to Bemus Point Track Club) and Venmo will be accepted.
Please note that there will be a $7 gate charge to enter the state park on the day of the race. If you park at the end of the Lakeside Drive, you can walk, run, or bike down to the marina where the race will be starting.
Hope to see you there!