Pearl Harbor Run
- Date Mon 27th July 2026 - Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Keyser, West Virginia
- Price $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the Pearl Harbor Run and Walk, an inspiring event taking place from July 27th to August 8th, 2026, in Keyser, Mineral County! The highlight of this exciting week is the main race on Saturday, August 8th, starting at 8:00 AM. Participants can choose between a scenic 5K course for runners or a 2-mile route for walkers, both beginning in front of the Mineral County Health Department along New Creek. This event is not just a race; it’s a heartfelt initiative to support Aiden and his Young Marines Unit on their journey to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, in December.
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this memorable occasion! Sign up by July 31st to secure your finisher’s medal, and all participants will be treated to a delicious cookie from the Tin Roof Bakery post-race. As you run or walk, you'll be honoring the legacy of the Pearl Harbor survivors, with a special nod to the brave individuals who are now centenarians. This event promises community spirit, camaraderie, and a celebration of history. Race day sign-ups are welcome, so gather your friends and family for a great cause and a fun-filled
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of this memorable occasion! Sign up by July 31st to secure your finisher’s medal, and all participants will be treated to a delicious cookie from the Tin Roof Bakery post-race. As you run or walk, you'll be honoring the legacy of the Pearl Harbor survivors, with a special nod to the brave individuals who are now centenarians. This event promises community spirit, camaraderie, and a celebration of history. Race day sign-ups are welcome, so gather your friends and family for a great cause and a fun-filled
Organiser's Description
AIDEN'S PEARL HARBOR RUN & WALK
Join us on Saturday August 8th at 8:00 am to support Aidens journey to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in Demember with his Young Marines Unit.
Runners will complete a 5K course and there will be a 2 mile course for walkers.
The route will begin in front of the Mineral County Health Department along New Creek in Keyser.
Race day signups are welcome!
Registration prior to July 31st will guarantee a finishers metal. All racers will also receive a Tin Roof Bakery cookie after the race!
The Young Marines, a national youth organization for boys and girls ages 8 to 18, regularly travel to Oahu to participate in Pearl Harbor remembrance events. Members actively engage in military history, leadership training, and veteran appreciation.
Fun Fact: An estimated 12 survivors of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack are still alive. All of the remaining veterans are centenarians, and none are able to travel to Hawaii for the annual remembrance ceremonies due to age and health. The Survivors: All known remaining survivors are over the age of 100. The oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack is 106-year-old Freeman K. Johnson
Join us on Saturday August 8th at 8:00 am to support Aidens journey to Pearl Harbor, Hawaii in Demember with his Young Marines Unit.
Runners will complete a 5K course and there will be a 2 mile course for walkers.
The route will begin in front of the Mineral County Health Department along New Creek in Keyser.
Race day signups are welcome!
Registration prior to July 31st will guarantee a finishers metal. All racers will also receive a Tin Roof Bakery cookie after the race!
The Young Marines, a national youth organization for boys and girls ages 8 to 18, regularly travel to Oahu to participate in Pearl Harbor remembrance events. Members actively engage in military history, leadership training, and veteran appreciation.
Fun Fact: An estimated 12 survivors of the 1941 Pearl Harbor attack are still alive. All of the remaining veterans are centenarians, and none are able to travel to Hawaii for the annual remembrance ceremonies due to age and health. The Survivors: All known remaining survivors are over the age of 100. The oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack is 106-year-old Freeman K. Johnson
Races
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Pearl Harbor 5k Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Pearl Harbor 2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.50
CLOSED -
Pearl Harbor Virtual 5K Run
Incl. $2.50 Fee
$27.50
CLOSED
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541 Harley O Staggers Dr, Keyser, 26726, WV, United States
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