July 18, 2026 @ 8:00 am – 2:00 pm
Our annual race offers 2 different timed events, a community walk and fun for the whole family!
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Cash prizes for race winners
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Free picnic lunch for all racers and spectators
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Great raffles including gift cards and tickets to theme parks and sporting events
Our race, held in the beautiful Cook Forest State Park, will be held July 18, 2026 at Shelter 2.
Participants are encouraged to raise donations for Western PA CARES for Kids and bring them on race day.
The top three fundraisers will have first pick of premium fundraising prizes. All other fundraisers who raise $75 or more will be entered into an exclusive prize drawing.
Raffle tickets will be available for purchase, and anyone may participate.
Fundraisers must bring a list including each sponsor’s name, address, and whether they would like to receive a tax receipt.
A sampling of some of our past grand prizes: EG 4- burner gas grill, Keurig K- Duo, a 43” TCL ROKU TV, a Buzzer Beater Basketball Hoop, a Sony Blu-ray, Sony PS4, Blackstone Grill, Canon Printer, Kitchen Aid Stand Mixer, Bissell Power force vacuum, a Hamilton Beach 1000 watt microwave and a Phillips 32” ROKU tv.
Print off this sponsorship form to get started!
Early Bird Registration from May 6th – May 31st
Everyone who registers during that time will be put in a drawing for $100.00.
Regular registration will be from June 1- July 17th. The last day to pre-register is July 17th.
Day of Race Registration starts at 8:00 AM (We cannot guarantee t-shirt for those registering after June 20th.)
Duathlon starts at 9:00 AM
5K starts at 10:00 AM
Race Forms
Online Race Registration Link
CARES Flyer 2026
Event Details
The Duathlon consists of a 3.1 mile run then a 12 mile bike ride and ends with another 2 mile run. Many participate in this event as teams of 2 or 3, but this event can also be done solo. The 5K is a 3.1 mile race on a mix of trails and paved roads in Cook Forest. These events are timed with the exception of the community walk which is a two mile walk. All those who are pre-registered by June 20th will receive a free t-shirt. There is also a free picnic lunch provided to all racers and spectators following the event.
Registration and waiver forms are available here on our website. This event benefits Western PA CARES for Kids Child Advocacy Center.
Race Map
2025 Grand Prize Sponsor
2025 Grand Sponsors
Sarvey Insurance
Miller Fabrication Solutions
Gary & Sons Inc.
Rosebud Mining Co.
Clarion Psychiatric Center
Brookville Firemens club
Acme Machine & Welding Co, LLC
Burfurd & Henry Real Estate Services, Inc.
First Baptist Church of DuBois
Union Township
Seneca Resources Company, LLC
N&N Cimmamon Company
FAMCO Service and Machine Inc.
Carrier Funeral Home
Phoenix Physical Therapy
2025 Super Sponsors
R.D. and J.M. Matson Charitable Foundation
Lutz Concrete Construction
Charles Machine, Inc.
Christian Book and Gift Shop
The Farmers Inn
Roseville Independent Chapel (1 of 2)
Pizza Pub
State Senator Cris Dush
Servpro of Clarion Jefferson
Nelson Realty
United Electric
C.E. Nelson Building & Remodeling
G&C Coal Analysis Laboratory, Inc.
2025 “Care”ing Sponsors
Brockway Appliance Inc.
Sintergy, Inc.
Greentree Enterprises Inc.
Kengersky Insurance Agency
Miller Brothers Furniture
Phoenix Sintered Metals LLC
Clearfield CNB Bank
Punxsutawney Lions Club
Burke & Sons
Sandy Hose Company No 1
Top Tier Federal Credit Union
Corbins Stained Glass Studio
Priority First Federal Credit Union
David & Deborah Osikowicz
Awards
Overall Winners: Duathlon & 5K
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place solo winners for duathlon - Male
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place solo winners for duathlon - Female
1st place - 15 and under team
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place Team winners for duathlon
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place 5K Female winners
1st, 2nd, & 3rd place 5K Male winners
Age Groups: Duathlon (No duplications from above)
60 and over Female | 60 and over Male
50-59 Female | 50-59 Male
40-49 Female | 40-49 Male
30-39 Female | 30-39 Male
20-29 Female | 20-29 Male
16-19 Female | 16-19 Male
15 and under Female | 15 and under Male
Age Groups: 5K (No duplications from above)
60 and over Female | 60 and over Male
50-59 Female | 50-59 Male
40-49 Female | 40-49 Male
30-39 Female | 30-39 Male
20-29 Female | 20-29 Male
16-19 Female | 16-19 Male
15 and under Female | 15 and under Male