About the Sweat For Vets Challenge
The courses run through a sportsmen's association grounds in Pinecroft, with the longer option scaling up into the Allegheny Mountains. The terrain is honest trail, and the climb is real. The shorter distance stays more accessible but still keeps you on natural surface the whole way.
Everything starts and finishes at the same grounds, so parking and the post-race gathering are in one spot. There is an awards ceremony after the racing wraps up, along with a post-race party on site.
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Distances & Start Times
5K11/1/2026 11:15$45
10K11/1/2026 11:00$45
Young Recruits Race (Ages 5-12 only)11/1/2026 12:00$25
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