19th Annual NVRC/Herbie's Home "Town Loop" (HHL) 4 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for an unforgettable day of community spirit and athleticism at the 19th Annual NVRC/Herbie's Home "Town Loop" 4 Mile Run/Walk! Taking place on Saturday, August 2, 2025, in the charming town of Bellefonte, Centre, this exciting event kicks off at 8:30 a.m. at Rogers Stadium. Participants will enjoy a scenic 4-mile course that winds through the picturesque perimeter of Bellefonte, making it an excellent opportunity for both seasoned runners and enthusiastic walkers.
This year, the event honors Rees Stewart, a brave young cowboy who recently triumphed over leukemia. Join us in supporting Rees and his family while also celebrating the memory of Jeremy Herbstritt, a Bellefonte graduate whose legacy inspires this annual gathering. With entry fees starting at just $30 if registered by July 30, 2025, and fabulous raffle prizes awaiting participants after the race, there's no reason to miss out. Plus, don't forget to check out the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair on August 1-2, with free shuttle service available from the high school after the race. Lace up your shoes and be part of this uplifting event that brings our community
This year, the event honors Rees Stewart, a brave young cowboy who recently triumphed over leukemia. Join us in supporting Rees and his family while also celebrating the memory of Jeremy Herbstritt, a Bellefonte graduate whose legacy inspires this annual gathering. With entry fees starting at just $30 if registered by July 30, 2025, and fabulous raffle prizes awaiting participants after the race, there's no reason to miss out. Plus, don't forget to check out the Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair on August 1-2, with free shuttle service available from the high school after the race. Lace up your shoes and be part of this uplifting event that brings our community
Organiser's Description
The NVRC/19th annual Herbie's Home Town Loop 4 mile run/walk will be held on Saturday, August 2rd beginning at 8:30 a.m. at Rogers Stadium
If you can not participate in the run/walk, we are looking for volunteers on race day.
Jeremy Herbstritt was a 1998 Bellefonte Area High School graduate who loved life and the outdoors. He, and 31 other students and professors, were killed during a mass shooting on April 16, 2007 at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Herbies Home Town Loop was created by Jeremy's family and friends in 2007 to remember and honor him, and give something back to the community who gave so much to them in their time of grief.
We started this labor of love 19 years ago to build a track in the Bellefonte area to allow our home school to practice and compete and provide a place for our community to gather and enjoy the outdoors and some exercise. Our dream was realized in 2019 when the JEREMY HERBSTRITT AND LT JONAS MARTIN PANIK US NAVY PREMIER TRACK AND FIELD FACILITY BECAME A REALITY AT ROGERS STADIUM.
This year's beneficiary is Rees Stewart (& family)
Rees Stewart is a cowboy in every sense of the word! He loves his chickens, his black cowboy hat, and is tough as nails. That toughness came in handy when he was diagnosed with Leukemia in August 2024. Instead of taking on his freshman year at BAHS, he took on weeks and weeks of cancer treatment, surrounded by his amazing mother, stepfather, and little brother Chase (a 4th grader at MW), as well as an army of friends and community. His mother never left his side (every day) as his stepdad held down the fort at home with Chase's help. Through 5 months of treatments and spending most of their time, including holidays, in the hospital, Rees has stayed strong and kept his cowboy attitude of never giving up. In April of 2025, Rees was able to ring the bell at Janet Weis Childrens' Hospital, signally he was done with treatment and officially in remission!! He has been able to join his best friends back at school a few days a week as he builds his strength and immune system back up. We are so very thankful, and proud, to have Rees, and the rest of the Stewart family, as part of our BAHS family.
All participants are encouraged to visit the BELLEFONTE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIr in downtown Bellefonte on August 1-2. You can take a free shuttle down from the high school after the race.
COURSE: The 4-mile course is wheel measured. The run/walk begins and ends at the Bellefonte Area HS track and traverses the perimeter of the town of Bellefonte.
ENTRY FEES: $30 if registered by July 30, 2025. $35 thereafter, and on race day.
T-SHIRTS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 50 ENTRANTS.
RAFFLE PRIZES AFTER THE RACE!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND BIB PICK-UP will take place on Saturday, August 02, 2025 beginning at 7am at Rogers Stadium (Bellefonte Area track).
FREE PARKING is available at Bellefonte Area High School
CHECKS should be made payable to the: NVRC (NITTANY VALLEY RUNNING CLUB)
ALL NVRC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT!
If you can not participate in the run/walk, we are looking for volunteers on race day.
Jeremy Herbstritt was a 1998 Bellefonte Area High School graduate who loved life and the outdoors. He, and 31 other students and professors, were killed during a mass shooting on April 16, 2007 at Virginia Tech University in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Herbies Home Town Loop was created by Jeremy's family and friends in 2007 to remember and honor him, and give something back to the community who gave so much to them in their time of grief.
We started this labor of love 19 years ago to build a track in the Bellefonte area to allow our home school to practice and compete and provide a place for our community to gather and enjoy the outdoors and some exercise. Our dream was realized in 2019 when the JEREMY HERBSTRITT AND LT JONAS MARTIN PANIK US NAVY PREMIER TRACK AND FIELD FACILITY BECAME A REALITY AT ROGERS STADIUM.
This year's beneficiary is Rees Stewart (& family)
Rees Stewart is a cowboy in every sense of the word! He loves his chickens, his black cowboy hat, and is tough as nails. That toughness came in handy when he was diagnosed with Leukemia in August 2024. Instead of taking on his freshman year at BAHS, he took on weeks and weeks of cancer treatment, surrounded by his amazing mother, stepfather, and little brother Chase (a 4th grader at MW), as well as an army of friends and community. His mother never left his side (every day) as his stepdad held down the fort at home with Chase's help. Through 5 months of treatments and spending most of their time, including holidays, in the hospital, Rees has stayed strong and kept his cowboy attitude of never giving up. In April of 2025, Rees was able to ring the bell at Janet Weis Childrens' Hospital, signally he was done with treatment and officially in remission!! He has been able to join his best friends back at school a few days a week as he builds his strength and immune system back up. We are so very thankful, and proud, to have Rees, and the rest of the Stewart family, as part of our BAHS family.
All participants are encouraged to visit the BELLEFONTE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIr in downtown Bellefonte on August 1-2. You can take a free shuttle down from the high school after the race.
COURSE: The 4-mile course is wheel measured. The run/walk begins and ends at the Bellefonte Area HS track and traverses the perimeter of the town of Bellefonte.
ENTRY FEES: $30 if registered by July 30, 2025. $35 thereafter, and on race day.
T-SHIRTS WILL BE GUARANTEED TO THE FIRST 50 ENTRANTS.
RAFFLE PRIZES AFTER THE RACE!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND BIB PICK-UP will take place on Saturday, August 02, 2025 beginning at 7am at Rogers Stadium (Bellefonte Area track).
FREE PARKING is available at Bellefonte Area High School
CHECKS should be made payable to the: NVRC (NITTANY VALLEY RUNNING CLUB)
ALL NVRC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT!
Races
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19th Annual NVRC/Herbie's Home Town Loop (HHL) 4 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$32.80
RAPID TRANSIT gift cards will be given to the overall top male and female participants. UNIQUE Awards will also be given to the top three individuals in the following male and female age groups: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60 and up. A special Nittany Lion statue award will go to the top 20-29 year old (corresponding with Jeremys age group at the time of his death). AMENITIES: Refreshments, time clock at finish, mile splits, entertainment, kids activities, fun family oriented event and more at the track! Herbies Hometown Loop is being held in conjunction with this years Bellefonte Arts & Crafts Fair in downtown Bellefonte. After the race, catch a shuttle from the high school to enjoy this years event. For more information: https://bellefontefair.org/
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