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Sun, Oct 11, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Western Pennsylvania
#LightUpMBC
COLOR Walk
October 11, 2026
at North Boundary Park, Cranberry Township, PA
Event Schedule
9:00AM to 10:00AM--Sign in/T-Shirts, Raffle tickets, Coffee, Tea etc.
10:00AM to 10:15AM--Welcome & Announcements
10:15AM to 10:30AM--Color Toss and Team Photos
10:30AM to 11:00AM--Color Walk
11:00AM--11:30AM--Basket Raffle Winners
Let's shine a light on the importance of critical funding for research of Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC), also known as Stage IV, where the cancer has spread beyond the breast to other parts of the body.
Join us on October 11, 2026 for an unforgettable event the whole family will enjoy! The festivities will feature a 1-mile color walk (no experience necessary) where you will start off the morning clean, and end smiling, laughing, and covered with the colors of the MBC ribbon! We will gather together for some enlightening conversation and a light stretch, then kick off the walk with a group color powder toss. Along the course volunteers will toss additional powder on walkers at three color stations.
All proceeds from our walk go to METAvivor Research and Support to fund stage 4 breast cancer research.
We cannot ignore Stage IV!
We hope you will join us at this meaningful event to raise money to find a cure for MBC.
There are several ways to get involved in the Color Walk:
Register to participate in the race. You have the option to participate individually, create a team, or join an existing team.
Help us fundraise by sharing your unique fundraising page created by Race Roster with family and friends
Unable to participate? Make a donation to support MBC research.
Become a Sponsor
Run Walk
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Welcome to The High Ground Gravel race in Terra Alta WV! Hosted by WVGS, Pike Street Bikes,Mountaineer Gravel, Alpine Lake Resort, High Ground Brewing, Reynolds
This is the 6th and final race in the
WV Gravel Series Race schedule 2026. Terra Alta is an amazing venue! Setting at 2500FT above sea level, you are in the mountains of WV! Terra Alta is home to the beautiful Alpine Lake Resort where the event is hosted from!
MAPS!!!
Long Course race starts 10:00am
High Ground Long (New) · Ride with GPS
Medium Course race starts 11:00am
High Ground Medium · Ride with GPS
Short Course races starts 12:00am
High Ground Short · Ride with GPS
Packet Pickup available Friday, October 16th from 6:00pm - 8:00pm at the Alpine Lake Resort. Also, race day morning starting at 8:00am
Online registration closes on Saturday, October 10th at midnight, but we are offering day of registration for an elevated price of $100.00 (cash, check or card accepted)
Day of Registration will be open at 8:00am
Race day food will be provided at the resort for all racers which is included in your registration fee.
Well stocked Aid Stations along with Hammer Nutrition products, one of the WVGS sponsors.
Aid Stations…
--Long--
-Aid Station #1 @17miles
-Aid Station #2 @33miles
-Aid Station #2 second time @53Miles
--Medium--
-Aid Station #1 @17miles
-Aid Station #2 @33miles
--Short--
-Aid Station #2 @19miles
Cycling Gravel
Sat, Oct 17, 2026
128.6 km from GarrettUltra
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Last Day to guarantee your shirt size is Sept 27th. After that first come first to get the shirts !!
Register NOW for the LECOM Costume Caper 5K Family Fun Run/Walk... Part of the famous Pittsburgh
Monster Pumpkins Festival!
Proceeds support deserving medical students training to brave the front-lines everywhere.
Young and old…avid racers or exercise trotters, or just plain scenic strollers…and where all participants are encouraged to disguise themselves in their favorite Halloween-themed getups! Why? Because fantastic giveaways await clever, cute and cool costume wearers: scariest, funniest and most original. Shy about donning a costume? We understand…everyone’s a winner really, so take comfort knowing each participant receives medals and some cool race bling regardless.
All participants receive the unique "Jumbo Jack" pumpkin medal and other cool swag...separate category awards too for those who come in costume and disguise...So Don't Wait!
Race will be timed by Miles of Smiles Timing complete with a disposable chip on the bib number.
5k Fun Run Run Walk
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
RACE DAY: OCTOBER 17, 2026 9:00 AM EDT Start
A point-to-point Half Marathon on the Butler Freeport Community Trail --- majority of the course is on a crushed limestone surface. Our gentle downhill
course allows many finishers to run their personal best times. Spectacular fall foliage makes our course one of the most scenic you will experience. Race begins in Cabot and finishes at the south end of the Trail at the former Butler Junction under the highway 356 bridge over the Allegheny River.
Annually on the 3rd Saturday of October. SAVE THE DATE
13.1 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The 27th Auggie's 5K Run & Walk benefits the Ohio County Animal Shelter. Runners and walkers start at Warwood Middle School and run/walk on Wheeling's Heritage Trail adjacent to the Ohio River, with runners going north, and walkers going south. Both events finish on Viking Drive.
5k Run Trail Walk
Sat, Oct 17, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The New Brighton is hosting the 7th Annual New Brighton Fall Festival on Saturday, October 17 from 12:00 Noon to 6:00 PM. The event will take place on Third Avenue, from Eighth Street to Thirteenth
Street. The Fall Festival is a wonderful opportunity for everyone to appreciate the many great activities that the fall season brings our way. Visit beautiful downtown New Brighton and enjoy live music and entertainment for all ages, children’s activities, food from area restaurants and food trucks, and displays from local vendors and New Brighton merchants.
*This event will feature offsite vendor parking. Please be aware that once you unload you will be asked to park your vehicle at the High School and use the free event shuttle service to get back into town. Our High School is about a 3 minute drive away from the event location. This service allows there to be more parking for guests and potential customers.
Run
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 7:30 AM
The WMRT Marathon/half marathon/10k is back for the 11th edition in 2026. The course is the same, the history is the same, BUT the race has been renamed for one of Washington County Maryland's
greatest distance runners and the creator of the JFK50 Miler, Buzz Sawyer.
Frank and Mike of Altis Endurance have passed the race on to Katie and Adam Lowe of 2Lowe Run Company to continue the race's traditions.
The Buzz Sawyer Western Maryland Marathon, Half Marathon and 10K is set for Sunday October 18th, 2026. This race takes place in its entirety on the fantastic Western Maryland Rail Trail (WMRT) located in - wait for it - Western Maryland.
The race start/finish is located in the wonderful town of Hancock. The town of Hancock is a super trail town with great C&O Canal history and scenery in addition to the WMRT. Hancock is definitely a place to visit for those who love trails.
The marathon MD17006NP and half marathon MD17005NP courses are USATF Certified Courses. This is a good Boston qualifying course!
The marathon starts at 7:30 AM, the half marathon starts at 8:00 AM, and the 10K start at 8:15. The start/finish is located on the Western Maryland Rail Trail just north of C&O Bicycle at 9 S Pennsylvania Ave Hancock, MD 21750.
6.2 Miles 10k 13.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Trail Ultra
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Last Day to order shirts is October 4th,2025
Register now for the 5th Annual Preston Park 5k sponsored by Friends of Preston Park Foundation.
NEW Last YEAR!! A 10k race will be held after the 5k. The
10k course is slightly more difficult than the 5k and uses some different parts of the park. Special prizes will be awarded to those who complete the Preston Park 15k challenge and run both the 5k and 10k courses such as a finisher medal, a hoagie and a hat. You did both races you deserve it !!
If you have not participated in the past, this 5K/10K is the perfect opportunity to experience Preston Park. Last year, runners, many of whom were first time visitors, enjoyed a wonderful fall day and praised the natural beauty of Preston Park - "Butler County's hidden gem." Be a part of this great day for runners and FPPF.
If you're a runner ... the course is not technical but very runnable, and one of those races that you need to do at least once. Walkers are welcome also.
There will be awards after each race.
5k 10k 15k Run Walk
Sun, Oct 18, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The mission of RRR is to fundraise, increase awareness, and facilitate connections for people with myalgicencephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS), dysautonomia, and related illnesses, now
including long COVID. All funds raised directly support Dr. Peter Rowe and his colleagues at the Chronic Fatigue and Related Disorders Clinic.
For detailed information on everything RRR, please visit our new website at www.rowesresearchrunners.org.
NEW THIS YEAR: Tshirts will not be included, to purchase this year's event shirt AND additional merchandise - please visit our merch website here.
Run Walk
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Dirty Dozen is a unique cycling challenge. What makes this unique, you ask? This is a multi hillclimb event of some of the steepest hills in the country with neutral disposition between hill
segments, a rolling start into the hill, and a roadrace style finish for points.( if you are competing). Whether you are a newbie or a seasoned competitor, this ride can put you to the test. Some basic ride details and rules follow. Additional information can be found at the main event web page: http://www.dannychew.com/ddinfo.html
Route: Strava Route This link is good for training purposes in small groups. It may be updated at the last minute to account for road construction. It has all the hills, but it may not be the course followed by every ride leader. Competition heats in particular will follow different routes to Canton and Boustead.
Number Pickup: This year you can pick up your number and possibly some swag at Biketek in Squirrel Hill an Forbes Ave from 5 pm to 7pm on Friday October 23rd. It will be warm and dry. By doing this you can avoid the cold line at the park in the morning.
Number Pickup link ( old)
If you elect to wait until Saturday morning the number pickup and Registration will open for 1 hour starting at 8am. Bikereg will be live until the start. No cash.
Start Location: This year’s start is located at the Rhododendron Pavilion in Highland Park. This is on Lake Dr near the lake.
Parking: There is plenty of parking on either side of the street along Lake and Reservoir Dr. Please be respectful of the Dog Park and leave space in front for other patrons.
Safety: Remember—safety first. You will be on open roads with vehicle traffic. Always be alert for road hazards and traffic. When riding in a pack remember that you are among cyclists of all different abilities. Follow instructions given by ride leaders and marshals in your group.
Weather: This is Pittsburgh. Although the October event should prevent a whole day of snow or freezing rain, it is still known to be wet and chilly at this time of year. Dress in layers with a waterproof layer on top if necessary. Remember to overlap the waterproof layers so that water does not flow into your clothes...think roof shingles.
You are responsible for determining when the weather has gotten the best of you. Have an escape plan if things get unsafe for you or others. I do not think there are 400 Ubers in Pittsburgh.
Your numbers: For non-competitors, a helmet sticker will be provided. Competitors also receive frame, bar numbers, or saddle numbers (TBD). The helmet number is to be mounted on the front, center of your helmet, just above the brim. The frame number is to be mounted towards the front of your bike’s top tube where it is clearly visible from either side. These will be needed for identification throughout the ride, and are essential for participation in the points competition.
Heats: This year there may be as many as 9 heats including a separate heat for the women's competition and a handcycle heat. Come to the Start line 5 minutes before your start time.
Heat 1: Open Competition (9:00am)
Handcycles. (9:00am)
Heat 2: Licensed ( 9:10)
Heat 3: Club Heat (9:15)
Heat 4: Women's & Nonbinary Competitive (separate) (9:20)
Heat 5: DD Fan Club (9:25)
Heat 6: Rouleur (9:30)
Heat 7/8: Party Bus (9:40)
Food stops and restrooms: Food stops and portable restrooms are at Millvale Riverfront Park, on River Front Drive in Millvale, and at after Boustead at the Pauline St Park. The Cobden Street Block Watch and the South Side Slopes Neighborhood Association will provide some refreshments at the top of Eleanor Street, the 12th hill.
Being an official finisher: You must successfully ride every hill in the event to be an official finisher. Successfully riding a hill means that you make continuous uphill progress to the top under your own power, and the only contact points with the ground are the two wheels; falling down, putting a foot down, grabbing poles or other stationary objects, jockeying in place, etc. are disqualifying, and the hill must be restarted from the bottom if any of these occur. “Finisher” ribbons will be awarded to riders certifying they successfully rode every hill. To receive one, ypu will need to follow the provided route to the Awards Ceremony location ( East End Brewery)
Points competition: To remain eligible for a placing in the points competition, riders must be official finishers as described above and finish the final hill within 20 minutes of the first finisher of that hill. The pace between the hills is neutral and riders must stay together. When approaching the start of a hill, riders must stay even with or behind the riding official who signals hill starts. This is a rolling start. We do not stop at thebottom, or time your results. The official blows a whistle at the beginning of each contested hill at their discretion as they approach the bottom of the hill. Only then may riders go as hard as they want to the top in an attempt to score points. The first ten competitors in each competative heat on each hill receive points in their respective competitions.
After Party and Awards Ceremony will (Likely) be held at East End Brewing Company on Julius St in Larimer.
The GPS route ,linked above Will directing you back to Highland Park will lead you past the awards ceremony location.
The Final letter sent the day before the event will have all the latest information such as route, rest stops, schedule, locations, in case they change.
Cycling
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 7:00 AM
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Bike Doctor Frederick Grand Fondue
October 24, 2026
Presented by Bike Doctor Frederick & Dirty Kitten Productions; Hosted by Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery;
Benefiting Heartly House
Join us at Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery on Saturday, October 24th for a casual and fun, yet challenging, ride on a variety of terrain (road/gravel/dirt). The routes begin in Middletown, MD and tour through various parts of Frederick County. Be prepared to ride a mixture of terrain both on and off-road: pavement, gravel, and trail!
Event entry includes: Custom routes (along with GPS files and cue sheets), stocked aid stations (Half & Grand routes only), event glasses with ONE free drink per participant served at Orchid Cellar following the ride (for participants 21 and over only), ride snacks, live music, and various prizes/giveaways!
Registration opens May 2026 (prices increase 7/1, 8/1, 9/1, 10/1):
Grand Fondue - $50, $55, $60, $65, $70
Half Fondue - $40, $45, $50, $55, $60
Mini Fondue - $30, $35, $40, $45, $50
Junior rides U19 receive a $5 discount
Sorry, NO refunds, transfers, or deferments. All no-show registration fees will be donated to Heartly House.
Start Time Windows: 7:00-8:30am (Grand); 9:00-10:00am (Half); 10:00-11:00am (Mini)
*Ride times are “rolling” which means you can start anytime during your designated time slot. This is to spread out arrival for parking and check-in, as well as keep ride groups smaller on the roads. The venue will open at 6:30am (Grand Fondue riders may start as early as 7:00am). Please do NOT arrive earlier than 6:30am
Location: Orchid Cellar Meadery & Winery - 8546 Pete Wiles Rd, Middletown, MD 21769
Distance & Elevation:
Mini - approx 25 miles & 2,000 ft elevation (moderate)
Half - approx 50 miles & 5,500 ft elevation (challenging)
Grand - approx 100 miles & 10,000 ft elevation (extremely challenging)
Terrain (mixed-surface): pavement, gravel, and some optional trail- Road bikes with narrow tires are NOT recommended (at least 32mm and up, treaded tires recommended)
*ALL route info, GPS files, cue sheets, and maps can be found HERE the week of the event (by Wed PM).
Aid Stations: Half (50 mile) & Grand (100 mile) routes ONLY (@ThorpeWood Barn - 13002 Mink Farm Rd, Thurmont, MD). The ThorpeWood Barn Aid Station will be open 10am-4pm.
Support: Pre-Ride bike check & support provided by Bike Doctor Frederick
Music: Matt Stowell Music will be playing (2-5pm) at Orchid Cellar Meadery
Food: La Carreta Tacos y Tortas Food Truck will be on-site (12-6pm) or bring your own food
Drinks: Mead & wine served by Orchid Cellar (absolutely NO outside alcohol permitted)
Gear Swap: Bring lightly used cycling gear, parts, and accessories to donate or swap/trade (no For Sale items). Leftover items will be donated to a local cycling nonprofit (i.e. Bikes for the World or Phoenix Bikes)
Medical: Provided by On the Trail First Aid (Wilderness First Aid, Standard First Aid, CPR/AED, Health Care)
Contacts: Alex & Chris Howell - Dirty Kitten Productions ([email protected]) 240-215-4818; Bike Doctor Frederick ([email protected]) 301-620-8868
This event benefits Heartly House in Frederick, MD: A non-profit organization that provides services, free of charge, to survivors of domestic abuse, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, human trafficking, and child abuse. Heartly House also works to develop community awareness programs and prevention education in the area. Proceeds from this event will be donated directly to Heartly House. You may choose to make an additional donation during registration.
Cycling Gravel Trail
Sat, Oct 24, 2026
149.5 km from Garrett50 Miles Relay Ultra
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
End of the Road Half Marathon (October 24–25, 2026 · Waterfall, PA) is one of Pennsylvania’s most unique fall races. Choose the Half Marathon or 4 miler and run through two long, dark tunnels on the
abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike, surrounded by peak autumn foliage.
Looking for an October race that’s unlike anything else in the state? This event takes runners deep into history along a stretch of highway bypassed in 1968 and untouched by cars for nearly 50 years. The course blends five miles of tunnel running with rolling rural roads and stunning mountain scenery.
Not ready for 13.1 miles? If you’ve run a 5K before, the 4 Miler is the perfect next step. It’s approachable for newer runners, fun for walkers, and still gives you the full thrill of racing through the famous abandoned tunnels. Curious what it's like to run through the tunnels? Watch our End of the Road Half Marathon & 4 Mile preview video with footage from 2024 participant, Natasha.
Race Options:
Half Marathon – Saturday or Sunday (choose your day)
One Tunnel 4 Mile – Sunday
Two-Day Challenges:
26.2 Road Closed Rambler – Half Marathon Saturday + Half Marathon Sunday
17.1 Tunnel Traveler – Half Marathon Saturday + One Tunnel 4 Miler Sunday
Why Runners Love It:
Run through 5 miles of tunnels – a headlamp or flashlight is required
Limited field sizes each day for an uncrowded course
Official pacers for both Half Marathons to help you hit your time goals
Movie Night on the Turnpike Saturday evening (The Addams Family in 2025)
Host hotel near the start/finish that hosts packet pickup (book early—sold out last year)
Now in its eighteenth year, this race has welcomed runners from across the U.S., raising funds for The Old PA Pike’s efforts to turn the abandoned turnpike into a permanent greenway for runners, walkers, and cyclists.
Be part of one of Pennsylvania’s most talked-about October races—and one of the most memorable courses you’ll ever run.
4 Miles 13.1 Miles 17.1 Miles 26.2 Miles Half Marathon Run Walk
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Welcome to Steel City NROTC's 4th-Annual Lieutenant Colonel Christopher "Otis" Raible Run to Remember! The mission of this event is to ensure that LtCol Raible is not forgotten by the community that
he gave his life to protect through the promotion of community engagement, health and wellness, and patriotism and that his values of duty, bravery, and sacrifice are forever valued and emphasized.
Exciting Features of This Year's Event:
Fully automatic timing leveraging RFID-equipped runners' bibs
An LED-leaderboard at the finish line
Live results posted directly to this webpage
Participants wishing to support the Mission from afar will receive a private Strava Club invite where they will be able to compete with other participants from anywhere around the globe. We will provide instructions on how to create a Strava account if you do not already have one. If you do not wish to participate via Strava, please email [email protected] to receive further instructions after signing up.
Participants will be mailed an official event t-shirt
Virtual Participants can record their time anywhere, but need to run between November 7th and November 9th to be officially considered for the virtual competition
The top male and female virtual runners will be recognized and awarded!
A brand new event t-shirt design!
Race finishers can look forward to a new finisher medal at the finish line
An expanded lineup of food vendors for this year's event
Register before Oct 10th to get a t-shirt with registration
This year, we’re introducing a new option for unit participation. Instead of individual registrations, units can register collectively for $75 and will receive a Commemorative LtCol Raible 5K paddle in recognition of their support.
Unit registration will be submitted as a 75$ registration fee through the race website. Please email [email protected] with your unit name and point of contact to confirm your participation.
Individuals who wish to receive a t-shirt and finisher medal may still register separately.
Additional unit-based prizes may be introduced depending on participation levels. Details to be announced.
What Comes with a Registration?
Registration includes an event t-shirt unique to this year, access to the participant village, pre- and post-race snacks, and more! The participant village will be filled with games, raffles, and prizes so be sure to show up ready to have fun and support a great cause. After the race, not only will the winners be announced and prizes distributed, but there will also be a ceremony to honor LtCol Raible, so please feel free to stay for the whole time no matter if you win or lose. [NOTE that participants must sign up before October 10th in order to be guaranteed to receive a shirt in their desired size. All participants who sign up after this date are not guaranteed a shirt (or for it to be in their size if they do receive one).]
3.1 Miles Run Virtual
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 9:00 AM
The Nightmare Returns!
Join us for the North Ridge Nightmare Trail Race: Part VI, a Halloween-themed adventure hosted by North Park Trail Runners!
Race Details:
race options. Hikers welcome (encouraged to register for 6.66K).
Start Time: 9:00 AM sharp.
Packet Pickup begins @ 7:30am.
Ready for the Nightmare?
Sign up today to secure your spot, your swag, and a thrilling Halloween experience on the trails!
6.66k 13k Run Trail
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Register now for the fourth annual Run for Your Life 5K presented by the Run With Heart Foundation!
This beautiful course, which is a quick out and back, starts at the Kittanning YMCA onto the scenic
Armstrong Trails. If you enjoy a fast, flat course for racing or just want a leisurely walk for 3.1 miles, this race is for you! Runners and walkers of all levels are welcome to participate. Pets and strollers are also encouraged!
Register by 9/25/2026 (date subject to change) and you will receive a long-sleeved tech shirt! All shirts not claimed by the start of the race, become property of the race. Awards will follow after the last participant crosses the finish line. Event is timed by Miles of Smiles.
The proceeds from this race will go towards paying for bystander CPR training. Greg Woodman and Vicki Williams are both alive and well thanks to bystander CPR. Without this lifesaving technique, these two individuals would not be with us. Join us in honoring their wish to encourage the public in learning CPR.
*Race day registration starts at 9:00am
5k Run Trail Walk
Sat, Oct 24, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Zombie Night Crawl - 5k and Kids Run
Date: 10/24/26
Test your speed, and endurance while trying to navigate through a zombie-infested course.
At the sound of the siren, walk, run, or crawl your way
through our hoard of zombies to try to reach the finish line alive. Each survivor will begin with three lives (flags).
This race will be timed by Pike Street Bikes.
Space is LIMITED!!!
Awards
5K Medals for overall top 5 male and top 5 female finishers.
5K T-Shirts awarded at the end of the race.
Age Restrictions
5K: Ages 10+
Kids Run: Ages 5-12 (A guardian may run with their child.)
Online Facility Waiver required when registering.
Register using this link: https://bondsports.co/activity/programs/CO_ED-adult-RUNNING/6139
This race is a part of the Bridge to Victory Race Series at the Bridge Sports Complex.
If you have questions or would like to volunteer or be a zombie, please contact:
Alyson Piot: [email protected]
Kayla Kurczak : [email protected]
5k Run Walk
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 8:00 AM
In honor of Jarrod Bunk’s belief that the bike community can help to build a community in need, we bring back Higher Ground with the locals of Johnstown, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and
the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies.
This will be a scenic tour with opportunities to connect with the natural beauty of the Laurel Highlands and bond with like-minded souls before and after in downtown Johnstown.
The goal is to keep the grassroots spirit of the original iterations of Higher Ground which showcased rugged routes throughout the surrounding Johnstown area. Expect to be greeted with punchy climbs, path-less-travelled trails, and a tour of the environmental wonders that are the Laurel Highlands and the Allegheny Mountains.
Here are the routes that will be available:
Thirty: An out-and-back on the Path of the Flood and Staple Bend Tunnel trails to go to the Johnstown Flood Memorial Park (you'll ride through the dam that broke).
Forty: Heads north towards Hinkston Run Reservoir, then east on quiet paved roads before bombing down into Summerhill and into the Johnstown Flood Memorial Park (you'll ride through the dam that broke), and returning to Johnstown on the Path of the Flood and Staple Bend Tunnel trails.
Sixty: Does the Forty route back into Johnstown, then up into the Rager District climb & descent, and back into Johnstown.
Eighty: Does the Forty route back into Johnstown, and then UP into the forested Gamelands west of town and then back down to the rolling roads in the south before riding back to on the Jim Mayer Riverswalk and into Johnstown.
Hundo: Does the Forty route back into Johnstown and then UP into the forested Gamelands west of town and then back down to the rolling roads in the south before riding back to on the Jim Mayer Riverswalk to the Start/Finish and the last 20 miles go up into the Rager District climb & descent and back into Johnstown.
There will be aid station support and the start/finish venue will have food & drink available. All riders must check in & out so we know who's taking on which sections of the course.
To learn more about the history and purpose of Higher Ground, read this story on The Radavist from 2022.
Partners that are making Higher Ground happen include:
Pennsylvania Environmental Council
Community Foundation for the Alleghenies
Fat Jimmy's Outfiters
Thomas Automotive
New Trail Brewing
Endo TuneUp
Stan's
Nittany Mountain Works
Footdown.cc
Freeze Thaw Cycles
Hushmoney Bikes
Proceeds from Higher Ground will support The Women's Help Center and the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Cycling League.
Cycling Gravel Trail
Sun, Oct 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM
Race Description
All are invited to run or walk with Saint Vincent College's Campus Ministry in raising awareness about domestic violence as we fundraise for the Blackburn Center with our 4th annual
“Steps with St. Dymphna” during Domestic Violence Awareness Month!
Other Details
Registration and packet pick-up will open at 9:00am and close at 9:45am.
Race day sign-ups are $20 but with t-shirt is not guaranteed.
Race begins promptly at 10:00am.
Attendees can register the morning of the race. However, payments can only be cash and t-shirt availability will be limited.
Parking can be found on campus at Lots Q and S.
Porta Johns restrooms will be available on site.
Interested in Sponsoring the Race?
A variety of sponsorships are available! Sponsors of the Steps with St. Dymphna 5k get to advertise their organization on the back of race shirts and may promote their organization at the race in other ways. If interested, submit an inquiry through the "Questions" button below!
What is the Blackburn Center?
October is the month for raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting its victims. The Blackburn Center provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence as well as other kinds of violence and crime in Westmoreland County. They also provide education throughout the community about these topics. Learn more at: https://www.blackburncenter.org/
Who was St. Dymphna?
St. Dymphna was the only child of King Damon of Ireland during the 7th century. After her mother (the queen’s) death, St. Dymphna’s father mental health began to deteriorate rapidly. King Damon was suggested to remarry as he grieved his wife’s death and sought to marry a woman who looked like his deceased wife. In King Damon’s ill mind, he sought to marry his own daughter. Seeking to defend her purity and faith, St. Dymphna fled to Belgium at 15 years old. King Damon found her and attempted to convince her once more to marry him. St. Dymphna refused. Her father was enraged, drew his sword, and beheaded his daughter. St. Dymphna received the crown of martyrdom and is the patron saint of those who suffer with nervousness, mental illness, and victims of incest and domestic abuse. She inspires us to be resilient against evil and have hope in God, trusting that he will never forget us.
Map & Parking
See photo link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Up2Ve7JaqcQ7SJv96
1.5 Miles 5k Run Walk