Scouting the Moon
Event summary
By participating in Scouting the Moon, you directly support essential programs that empower young people. Your registration helps fund new camping gear, merit badges, and scholarships for summer camp experiences. Plus, all participants will receive a race T-shirt and a custom wooden finisher medal, with awards for the top male and female finishers in both races. Whether you choose to run, walk, or cheer, join us in making a positive impact and investing in the future leaders of our communities. Lace up your shoes and be part of this inspiring day on the trails!
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Scouting the Moon 5k Run/Walk
Incl. $4.00 Fee & T-Shirt
The 5K course will start and end near the Clearview Pavilion and take runners on a tour of Moon Park. Overall, the course is very runnable but there are portions that are narrow, steep, excessively rooted and/or covered with vegetation. Expect the first half to be slower than the second but the final climb will keep you pushing until the very end.
Entries closed8:30 AM EDT
$54.00
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Scouting the Moon 10k Run
Incl. $4.30 Fee & T-Shirt
The 10K course will start and end near the Clearview Pavilion and take runners down into Montour Woods to experience the great trails maintained by the Hollow Oak Land Trust. Overall, the trail is very runnable but there are portions that are narrow, steep, excessively rooted and/or covered with vegetation. Expect two significant climbs during the race and a final climb will keep you pushing until the very end. The tentative course can be found here: https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/5670092206/
Entries closed8:00 AM EDT
$59.30
Organiser's description
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2025
CLEARVIEW PAVILION, MOON PARK MOON TOWNSHIP, PA
Join us for the third annual Scouting the Moon Trail Races, hosted by Scouts BSA Troop 198. Whether you're running the 5K through Moon Park or tackling the 10K through Montour Woods, your footsteps will help shape the future of Scouting.
MORE THAN JUST A RACE
Scouting isn't just about campfires and knots its a powerful program that prepares young people to become leaders with character, integrity, and a commitment to service.
Through the Scout Oath and Scout Law, Scouts learn:
* Leadership through action
* Responsibility and goal setting
* Community service and citizenship
* Resilience through outdoor adventure
* Lifelong values like trustworthiness, kindness, and reverence
These lessons build confident, ethical leaders ready to meet the challenges of tomorrow and your participation helps make that possible.
WHERE YOUR SUPPORT GOES
Proceeds from this event help fund:
* New camping gear like stoves, patrol boxes, canopies and lights
* Merit badges, rank awards, and leadership recognition
* Scholarships for summer camp and high adventure programs
* Year-round outdoor activities and service projects
RACE HIGHLIGHTS:
* 5K Trail Run through Moon Park
* 10K Trail Challenge through the Montour Woods
* All runners receive a race T-shirt (while supplies last)
* Custom wooden finisher medals for all participants
* Awards for top Male & Female finishers in both distances
Whether you're running, walking, or cheering from the sidelines you're investing in the next generation of leaders. Come out, enjoy the trails, and support a mission that truly makes a difference.
Location
1350 Joe DeNardo Way, Clearview Pavilion, Coraopolis, 15108, PA, United States
Scouting the Moon
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