Run for Autism Labor Day Half Marathon/10k/5k presented by Gingerbread Man Running Company

Monday, September 4, 2023 Past event
7:35 AM EDT
Youngwood, Pennsylvania
$32.80–$85.80 · 3 races
5km, 10km, Half Marathon

Event summary

Join the excitement at the Run for Autism Labor Day Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K on Monday, September 4, 2023, in Youngwood, Westmoreland! This uplifting event, presented by the Gingerbread Man Running Company, not only offers a fantastic race experience but also supports a meaningful cause—benefiting Autism Connection of Pennsylvania. With three race distances available, including a challenging half marathon, a scenic 10K, and a family-friendly 5K, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Participants can look forward to a beautiful course along the 5 Star Trail, connecting roads, and wooded trails near Westmoreland County Community College. The half marathon kicks off at 7:30 AM, followed by the 10K and 5K shortly after. Be sure to register by August 15, 2023, to secure your race materials and a finisher medal for the half marathon. Awards will be presented to the fastest male and female finishers as well as the top age group finishers in each event. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to run for a great cause and create lasting memories with family and friends!

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Races

  • Run for Autism Labor Day Half Marathon

    Incl. $5.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    There will be a 3.5-hour cap on this event. Participants can walk the 5K, but the 10K and the half marathon is a RUN only event. Please be prepared to finish the half in 3.5 hours or less. Must be at least 16 years old to register for the half marathon.

    7:30 AM EDT

    $85.80

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  • Run for Autism Labor Day 10k

    Incl. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt

    There will be a 3.5-hour cap on this event. Please be prepared to finish in 3.5 hours or less.

    7:30 AM EDT

    $43.40

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  • Run for Autism Labor Day 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    There will be a 3.5-hour cap on this event. Participants can walk the 5K.

    7:35 AM EDT

    $32.80

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Organiser's description

GINGERBREAD MAN RUNNING COMPANY PRESENTS THE LABOR DAY HALF MARATHON ON MONDAY SEPTEMBER 4, 2023, THAT WILL BENEFIT AUTISM CONNECTION OF PENNSYLVANIA. LEARN MORE ABOUT THEM AT https://autismofpa.org A PORTION OF THE RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT ACOP.

WE HAVE EVENTS FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. RUNNERS CAN TAKE ON OUR HALF MARATHON COURSE, 10K, OR 5K.

Registration and parking will take place at the Youngwood Fire Department, with a short walk to the race start. Please consider donating to our local fire department, as they were an integral part of making our race a success! You can do this online when you register.

Race day registration will be through Run Sign Up only. NO PAPER REGISTRATIONS ACCEPTED THE DAY OF THE EVENT.

The course will take place on the 5 Star Trail, connecting roads, and the wooded trail near WCCC.

HALF MARATHON COURSE: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/gp/bookmark/view/id/7388658

10K COURSE: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/gp/bookmark/view/id/7388726

5K COURSE: http://www.gmap-pedometer.com/gp/bookmark/view/id/7388688

There is a 3 1/2-hour cap on the half marathon and 10K, so both courses are a run-only course. Participants may walk or run the 5k course. Awards will go to the fastest time for runners. There are no separate awards for walkers.

The Half Marathon begins at 7:30, followed by the 5k and 10k shortly after. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED BY 8/15/2023 TO BE GUARANTEED RACE MATERIALS. Late registrations will be offered a water bottle or a shirt from previous year events. Half marathon participants will also receive a finisher medal. Awards will be given to the overall male/female finishers and the top age group finishers for each event.

Packet pickup information will be emailed a week before the race and posted on our Facebook event page.

_A special thanks to our sponsors and vendors for this year's race!!!_
_Planet Fitness_
_NovaCare_
_Rise Latrobe_
_Westmoreland Sports League _
_The Sticker Boutique _
_SecondHalf Coach _
_ESSMC _
_Frank's Wood Shop_
_Cookie Love by Beth
Community Care, Inc. ___

Location

104 S. 2nd St, Youngwood, 15697, PA, United States

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