Sat, Oct 10, 2026
Punxsutawney, PA
The course follows the Mahoning Shadow Trail along a rails-to-trails corridor, so the surface is smooth and the grade is gentle throughout. It is the kind of route where you can settle into a rhythm early, and dogs on leashes are welcome to run alongside their owners.
The race starts and finishes at a VFW post, which sets a no-fuss tone for the morning. The event benefits the local hospital foundation's cancer care fund, so the crowd tends to feel purposeful.
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