Flight 800 Memorial Race
- Date Sat 18th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Montoursville, Pennsylvania
- Price $33.00 - $49.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Flight 800 Memorial Race on Saturday, July 18, 2026, in the picturesque Indian Park of Montoursville, Lycoming, as we commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the tragic TWA Flight 800 incident that claimed 21 lives on July 17, 1996. This uplifting event features a flat, scenic 5k run, perfect for runners of all levels, followed by a 1.5-mile walk to the Memorial Gardens on Broad Street, near Montoursville High School.
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning, with registration opening at 7:30 AM before the 9 AM race start. The walk will take off at 10:30 AM, allowing runners to join the walkers for this heartfelt tribute. Proceeds will benefit the TWA Flight 800 Memorial Garden Perpetual Care Fund, ensuring the memory of those lost lives continues to shine. Don't forget, online registration closes on June 27, but race day sign-ups will be available—just arrive early! There’s also a virtual race option for those who wish to participate from afar. Let’s come together to honor and remember while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie!
Participants can look forward to a fun-filled morning, with registration opening at 7:30 AM before the 9 AM race start. The walk will take off at 10:30 AM, allowing runners to join the walkers for this heartfelt tribute. Proceeds will benefit the TWA Flight 800 Memorial Garden Perpetual Care Fund, ensuring the memory of those lost lives continues to shine. Don't forget, online registration closes on June 27, but race day sign-ups will be available—just arrive early! There’s also a virtual race option for those who wish to participate from afar. Let’s come together to honor and remember while enjoying a day of community and camaraderie!
Organiser's Description
The TWA Flight 800 Memorial 5k run and walk is held to honor and remember the 21 beautiful souls lost on July 17, 1996. Join us this year to honor the 30th Anniversary.
The run is a flat 5k course through scenic Indian Park in Montoursville. The walk will start after the run so that runners can join the walkers 1.5 miles to the Memorial Gardens on Broad Street near the Montoursville High School.
Proceeds from the run and walk will go to the TWA Flight 800 Memorial Garden Perpetual Care Fund.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:30AM. RACE DAY SIGN UPS DO NOT GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT AND WILL END 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE START.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30am Registration
9am 5k Race Start
10:30am 1.5 Mile Walk
A Virtual race option is available this year for $45. The extra expense is to cover shipping cost of the race shirt.
The run is a flat 5k course through scenic Indian Park in Montoursville. The walk will start after the run so that runners can join the walkers 1.5 miles to the Memorial Gardens on Broad Street near the Montoursville High School.
Proceeds from the run and walk will go to the TWA Flight 800 Memorial Garden Perpetual Care Fund.
ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 27. RACE DAY REGISTRATION WILL BE AVAILABLE STARTING AT 7:30AM. RACE DAY SIGN UPS DO NOT GUARANTEE A RACE SHIRT AND WILL END 30 MINUTES BEFORE THE RACE START.
RACE DAY SCHEDULE:
7:30am Registration
9am 5k Race Start
10:30am 1.5 Mile Walk
A Virtual race option is available this year for $45. The extra expense is to cover shipping cost of the race shirt.
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Indian Park, 104 Park Road, Montoursville, 17754, PA, United States
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