20th Annual NVRC/Herbie's Home "Town Loop" (HHL) 4 Mile Run/Walk
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Bellefonte, Pennsylvania
- Price $32.80
- Races 1 race
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Event summary
Join the Bellefonte community for the 20th Annual NVRC/Herbie's Home "Town Loop" 4 Mile Run/Walk on Saturday, August 8th, 2026! Kicking off at 8:30 a.m. at Rogers Stadium, this spirited event not only celebrates athleticism but also honors the memory of Jeremy Herbstritt, a beloved local alumnus lost in the tragic Virginia Tech shooting. Participants can enjoy a scenic 4-mile course that showcases the beautiful perimeter of Bellefonte, while families and friends come together to support a meaningful cause.
As you lace up your running shoes, remember to bring any gently used athletic shoes to donate, as every contribution helps those in need. Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, you can make a difference while supporting the Bellefonte XC team's journey to compete at the prestigious Great American XC Festival in North Carolina. With registration fees starting at just $30 if you register by August 6th, you can be a part of an event that embodies community spirit, remembrance, and the joy of running. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of life, unity, and athleticism!
As you lace up your running shoes, remember to bring any gently used athletic shoes to donate, as every contribution helps those in need. Whether you're running, walking, or volunteering, you can make a difference while supporting the Bellefonte XC team's journey to compete at the prestigious Great American XC Festival in North Carolina. With registration fees starting at just $30 if you register by August 6th, you can be a part of an event that embodies community spirit, remembrance, and the joy of running. Don't miss out on this incredible celebration of life, unity, and athleticism!
Organiser's Description
The NVRC/20th annual Herbie's Home Town Loop 4 mile run/walk will be held on Saturday, August 8th 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.
ATTENTION: BRING YOUR USED/GENTLY USED ATHLETIC SHOES TO DONATE! CHECK YOUR CLOSETS, NOT JUST RUNNING SHOES BUT ANY ATHLETIC SHOES. THERE WILL BE A BOX NEAR THE REGISTRATION TABLE!
SUBJECT: 20 YEARS OF HERBIES HOMETOWN LOOP: HELP BELLEFONTE XC REACH THE NATIONAL STAGE
For 20 years, the Bellefonte community has gathered for Herbies Hometown Loop to honor the memory of Jeremy Herbstritt, a dedicated Bellefonte XC alumnus lost in the 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy. This race has always been about more than just miles; its about the heart, history, and healing of our town.
As we prepare for our 20TH ANNIVERSARY RACE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH, we are asking for your support to help our current student-athletes reach a new milestone. Our goal is to send the Bellefonte XC Program to the GREAT AMERICAN XC FESTIVAL IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINA IN EARLY OCTOBER. This trip offers our runners the chance to compete against the top talent in the nationan experience that builds character, discipline, and lifelong memories.
BY SPONSORING THE 20TH ANNUAL HHL, YOU HONOR JEREMYS LEGACY, INVEST IN OUR YOUTH, AND GAIN VISIBILITY AMONG HUNDREDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The 20TH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY SPONSOR ($1,000+): Large logo on back of shirt, prominent website placement, 4 free registrations, and a social media "Sponsor Spotlight.
"THE PACESETTER" ($500): Logo on the back of the official race shirt, website logo, and 2 free registrations.
The "RED & WHITE" PARTNER ($250): Logo on race website, social media shout-out, and 1 free registration.
The "RED RAIDER" SUPPORTER (UP TO $249): Name listed on our race website and a heartfelt thank you on our social media "Supporter Wall."
WE BELIEVE EVERY CONTRIBUTIONNO MATTER THE FORMBRINGS OUR RUNNERS ONE MILE CLOSER TO NORTH CAROLINA. Whether you choose a custom monetary donation or provide a PRIZE FOR OUR POST-RACE SILENT AUCTION, we would be incredibly grateful for your investment in these athletes.
CALLING ALL BELLEFONTE XC ALUMNI! white circle
This fall, the current Red Raider XC team has a massive opportunity to compete at The Great American XC Festival in North Carolina. To get them there, we need their biggest supportersour xc alumni network.
As we celebrate the 20TH ANNUAL HERBIES HOMETOWN LOOP, we invite you to give back to the program that built so many memories. Whether you run the Loop with us or make a direct donation, your support directly funds the travel, lodging, and entry fees for this milestone trip.
HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY:
. RUN OR WALK THE 20TH ANNUAL HERBIE'S HOMETOWN LOOP. https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bellefonte/17thAnnualNVRCHerbiesHomeTownLoop4MileRunWalk
. [MAKE A DIRECT DONATION BY HITTING DONATE TAB ON RACE WEBSITE] Every dollar goes straight to the team's travel fund.
Lets help the next generation of Bellefonte runners chase their PRs on a national stage. Once a Red Raider, always a Red Raider!
WITH GRATITUDE,
KIM GASPER/VARSITY BELLEFONTE XC COACH & HERBIES HOMETOWN LOOP RACE DIRECTOR
2026 BELLEFONTE AREA XC PROGRAM (HS/MS)/COACHES/FAMILIES/HERBSTRITT FAMILY
IF YOU CAN NOT BE A PART OF THIS YEARS RACE but would like to make a donation to SUPPORT OUR BELLEFONTE XC PROGRAM, please click on the DONATE tab.
All participants are encouraged to visit the BELLEFONTE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR IN DOWNTOWN BELLEFONTE ON AUGUST 7-8TH. 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 August 6th, 2026. $35 thereafter, and on race day.
T-SHIRTS will be guaranteed to the FIRST 50 ENTRANTS.
SILENT AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE RACE!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND BIB PICK-UP will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026 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)/ADD "BAXC" ON MEMO LINE
ALL NVRC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
NVRC AND THE BELLEFONTE AREA XC PROGRAM WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR LEGACY SPONSORS
ARIZE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
RAPID TRANSIT SPORTS
NVRC AND THE BELLEFONTE AREA XC PROGRAM WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR PACESETTERS
COLLEGIATE PRIDE
GLENN O. HAWBAKER INC
NVRC AND THE BELLEFONTE AREA XC PRGRAM WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR RED AND WHITE PARTNERS
ALBRECHT AUDIOLOGY
PENN STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
TITAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
BELLEFONTE ROTARY
MOUNT NITTANY HEALTH
IN ADDITION, THANK YOU TO OUR RED AND WHITE SUPPORTERS
BELLEFONTE FAMILY DENTISTRY
HUBERSBURG INN
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #1314
LMR TIRES
LYKENS MARKET
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.
ATTENTION: BRING YOUR USED/GENTLY USED ATHLETIC SHOES TO DONATE! CHECK YOUR CLOSETS, NOT JUST RUNNING SHOES BUT ANY ATHLETIC SHOES. THERE WILL BE A BOX NEAR THE REGISTRATION TABLE!
SUBJECT: 20 YEARS OF HERBIES HOMETOWN LOOP: HELP BELLEFONTE XC REACH THE NATIONAL STAGE
For 20 years, the Bellefonte community has gathered for Herbies Hometown Loop to honor the memory of Jeremy Herbstritt, a dedicated Bellefonte XC alumnus lost in the 2007 Virginia Tech tragedy. This race has always been about more than just miles; its about the heart, history, and healing of our town.
As we prepare for our 20TH ANNIVERSARY RACE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 8TH, we are asking for your support to help our current student-athletes reach a new milestone. Our goal is to send the Bellefonte XC Program to the GREAT AMERICAN XC FESTIVAL IN CARY, NORTH CAROLINA IN EARLY OCTOBER. This trip offers our runners the chance to compete against the top talent in the nationan experience that builds character, discipline, and lifelong memories.
BY SPONSORING THE 20TH ANNUAL HHL, YOU HONOR JEREMYS LEGACY, INVEST IN OUR YOUTH, AND GAIN VISIBILITY AMONG HUNDREDS OF LOCAL FAMILIES. SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
The 20TH ANNIVERSARY LEGACY SPONSOR ($1,000+): Large logo on back of shirt, prominent website placement, 4 free registrations, and a social media "Sponsor Spotlight.
"THE PACESETTER" ($500): Logo on the back of the official race shirt, website logo, and 2 free registrations.
The "RED & WHITE" PARTNER ($250): Logo on race website, social media shout-out, and 1 free registration.
The "RED RAIDER" SUPPORTER (UP TO $249): Name listed on our race website and a heartfelt thank you on our social media "Supporter Wall."
WE BELIEVE EVERY CONTRIBUTIONNO MATTER THE FORMBRINGS OUR RUNNERS ONE MILE CLOSER TO NORTH CAROLINA. Whether you choose a custom monetary donation or provide a PRIZE FOR OUR POST-RACE SILENT AUCTION, we would be incredibly grateful for your investment in these athletes.
CALLING ALL BELLEFONTE XC ALUMNI! white circle
This fall, the current Red Raider XC team has a massive opportunity to compete at The Great American XC Festival in North Carolina. To get them there, we need their biggest supportersour xc alumni network.
As we celebrate the 20TH ANNUAL HERBIES HOMETOWN LOOP, we invite you to give back to the program that built so many memories. Whether you run the Loop with us or make a direct donation, your support directly funds the travel, lodging, and entry fees for this milestone trip.
HOW YOU CAN HELP TODAY:
. RUN OR WALK THE 20TH ANNUAL HERBIE'S HOMETOWN LOOP. https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Bellefonte/17thAnnualNVRCHerbiesHomeTownLoop4MileRunWalk
. [MAKE A DIRECT DONATION BY HITTING DONATE TAB ON RACE WEBSITE] Every dollar goes straight to the team's travel fund.
Lets help the next generation of Bellefonte runners chase their PRs on a national stage. Once a Red Raider, always a Red Raider!
WITH GRATITUDE,
KIM GASPER/VARSITY BELLEFONTE XC COACH & HERBIES HOMETOWN LOOP RACE DIRECTOR
2026 BELLEFONTE AREA XC PROGRAM (HS/MS)/COACHES/FAMILIES/HERBSTRITT FAMILY
IF YOU CAN NOT BE A PART OF THIS YEARS RACE but would like to make a donation to SUPPORT OUR BELLEFONTE XC PROGRAM, please click on the DONATE tab.
All participants are encouraged to visit the BELLEFONTE ARTS & CRAFTS FAIR IN DOWNTOWN BELLEFONTE ON AUGUST 7-8TH. 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 August 6th, 2026. $35 thereafter, and on race day.
T-SHIRTS will be guaranteed to the FIRST 50 ENTRANTS.
SILENT AUCTION WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE RACE!
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND BIB PICK-UP will take place on SATURDAY, AUGUST 08, 2026 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)/ADD "BAXC" ON MEMO LINE
ALL NVRC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT!
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
NVRC AND THE BELLEFONTE AREA XC PROGRAM WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR LEGACY SPONSORS
ARIZE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
RAPID TRANSIT SPORTS
NVRC AND THE BELLEFONTE AREA XC PROGRAM WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR PACESETTERS
COLLEGIATE PRIDE
GLENN O. HAWBAKER INC
NVRC AND THE BELLEFONTE AREA XC PRGRAM WOULD LIKE TO RECOGNIZE OUR RED AND WHITE PARTNERS
ALBRECHT AUDIOLOGY
PENN STATE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
TITAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION
BELLEFONTE ROTARY
MOUNT NITTANY HEALTH
IN ADDITION, THANK YOU TO OUR RED AND WHITE SUPPORTERS
BELLEFONTE FAMILY DENTISTRY
HUBERSBURG INN
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #1314
LMR TIRES
LYKENS MARKET
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20th Annual NVRC/Herbie's Home Town Loop (HHL) 4 Mile Run/Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 8th August 2026 (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). *New this year-Bellefonte XC alumni award 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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