1 duathlon event in Farmington Township, Pennsylvania

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!

• Cash prizes for race winners

• Free picnic lunch for all racers and spectators

• 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