IUP College of Health Sciences "Run for the Health of It" 5K

It’s a Wonderful Life 5K and Christmas in July Festival

Join us on July 25th, 2026 for our It’s a Wonderful Life 5K and Christmas in July Festival!

Run starts at 8 AM.

The run starts and ends in Downtown Indiana, PA.

Athletes registered online by June 25th, 2026 are guaranteed a race t-shirt. T-shirts are an additional $10 on top of registration. No shows forfeit t-shirts. Each athlete participating will receive a special gift for running in our event!

We know the cause for a 5k is important to our racers and we thank you for this! Profits from the race will support the Its a Wonderful Life Parade in Downtown Indiana!

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.

Everyone has been touched by mental illness in some way--either through our own struggle or through witnessing the struggle of a friend or family member. Please help put an end to the stigma of mental illness by joining us for the 6th Torrance Trot (benefitting the Torrance State Hospital-Patient Fund). Awards will be given to the top overall male/female finisher and top finisher in each age group.

Together, as a community, we will no longer stand for judgment and we will recognize that ALL people deserve to live their best possible

LAST DAY TO ORDER A SHIRT IS AUGUST 7th, 2026

There will also be a free Kid's fun run (ages 9 and under, begins at 0830) and all participants will receive a participation medal. We will have a limited amount of kid's size t-shirts available as well for $5.00. If you are interested in having your child participate in the fun run please call: Susannah at 724-459-4675 (you can still sign up race day, but this preregistering will help us with planning). In addition to the fun run there will also be face painting, games and other activities during/after the race...

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $25.00 (T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED)

Join us for the Teresa J. Martin Memorial 5K Walk/Run, a meaningful community event held in loving memory of Teresa J. Martin, who passed away from ALS in October 2023.

Teresa was an avid walker who found joy, strength, and peace in every step she took. This 5K honors her love of walking while bringing our community together to raise awareness and funds to support the fight against ALS.

Whether you choose to run, walk, or stroll, every step you take helps support ALS research and services for individuals and families affected by this devastating disease. This event is open to participants of all ages and fitness levels—just as Teresa would have wanted.

Come walk in her memory, celebrate her life, and help us move closer to a world without ALS.

💙 Together, we walk for Teresa. Together, we walk for a cure.

We are looking forward to the 2026 Hoodlebug 5K Run & Fun Walk to be held Sunday, September 13, 2026. This is a race that has been held for years as part of the Homer City Business Association's Annual Fall Festival. The race starts at 4:30 PM on the bridge on Main Street near Floodway Park, but plan to come early to enjoy the Festival activities.

The Hoodlebug 5K is an out and back race held mostly on the nearby Hoodlebug Trail. Runners and walkers are welcome. Family pricing is available so bring the whole family.

New this year: Chip timing by Gingerbread Timing. Live results will be uploaded every 30 seconds during the race at RunSignUp.

Awards are available to the top three males and females, and to the top three males and females on five-year age groups starting at ages 12 and under through 70+ No separate walker awards.

Race day registration is from 3:00 to 4:15 at Floodway Park on the west end of Homer City, PA. Pre-registration is encouraged.

Race t-shirts are guaranteed to those who register by September 1st. Shirts available after that date and on race day only as supplies last.

The race is held rain or shine. No deferrals.