The Forty Fort Cemetery 2nd Annual Walk/5K/10K
- Date Sat 13th September 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Forty Fort, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.50 - $38.10
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 10km
Event summary
Join us for the 2nd Annual Forty Fort Cemetery Walk/5K/10K on Saturday, September 13, 2025, in the charming town of Forty Fort, Luzerne! This exciting event offers participants the chance to discover the rich history of the area while getting some fresh air and exercise. Choose from a 5K walk (with a shortcut option), a 5K run, or a challenging 10K run, all culminating in a unique historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house.
Starting at 9:00 AM, this family-friendly event welcomes everyone to lace up their running shoes and step out for a good cause—supporting the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. Each participant will receive a commemorative medal and a race shirt if registered by August 31. Enjoy live music, delicious food from local food trucks, and refreshing drinks starting at 11 AM after the races, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the cemetery grounds. Parking is conveniently located at the Forty Fort Soccer Complex, just before the Forty Fort Airport. Don't miss this opportunity to preserve history, make memories, and enjoy a fantastic day outdoors!
Starting at 9:00 AM, this family-friendly event welcomes everyone to lace up their running shoes and step out for a good cause—supporting the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. Each participant will receive a commemorative medal and a race shirt if registered by August 31. Enjoy live music, delicious food from local food trucks, and refreshing drinks starting at 11 AM after the races, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the cemetery grounds. Parking is conveniently located at the Forty Fort Soccer Complex, just before the Forty Fort Airport. Don't miss this opportunity to preserve history, make memories, and enjoy a fantastic day outdoors!
Organiser's Description
Preserving Our Past, One Step at a Time.
Lace up your running shoes and meet us at the Forty Fort Cemetery on Saturday, September 13, 2025 for a run/walk through history. We will offer a 5K walk(with short cut), 5K run and 10K which ends with a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house, all to raise money for the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. All are welcome! Each runner/walker who registers will receive a commemorative medal, shirt (to receive the tee shirt you must register before August 31, @ midnight). The awards and festivities will start at 11 am with live music and a food truck plus a great selection of drinks, all to take place on the cemetery grounds.
The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.
Run/Walk is benefitting the Forty Fort Cemetery Association - FortyFortCemetery.orgCemetery
EVENT INFORMATION
September 13, 2025 @ 9:00AM
5K Walk(with possible short cut) Fee $30, 5K Run Fee $30, 10K Fee $40.
Start / Finish - 20 River St., Forty Fort, PA
Early Registration Fee - 5K Walk Fee $25, 5K Run Fee $25, 10K Fee $35. Must be regiserted by July 31, 2025 @ midnight
Register before August 31, 2025 @ midnight and receive a Commemorative Race Tee
Same Day Registration opens @ 7:30am
Pre-Race Packet Pickup @ Valley Running, 900 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pa - Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM & Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM.
All finishers 5K walk, 5k Run and 10K Run will receive an event medal.
Awards will be presented for:
5K & 10K Race - Categories Below
Overall male: first place
Overall female: first place
Male & Female 19 years old and under; first place
Male & Female 20 - 29 years old; first place
Male & Female 30 - 39 years old; first place
Male & Female 40 - 49 years old; first place
Male & Female 50 - 59 years old; first place
Male & Female 60 - 69 years old; first place
Male & Female 70 (+); first place
5K Walk - This one is all for fun!
Day of registrations will be 5K Walk & Run Fee is $35, 10K Run Fee is $45.
The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.
Regards,
Lace up your running shoes and meet us at the Forty Fort Cemetery on Saturday, September 13, 2025 for a run/walk through history. We will offer a 5K walk(with short cut), 5K run and 10K which ends with a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house, all to raise money for the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. All are welcome! Each runner/walker who registers will receive a commemorative medal, shirt (to receive the tee shirt you must register before August 31, @ midnight). The awards and festivities will start at 11 am with live music and a food truck plus a great selection of drinks, all to take place on the cemetery grounds.
The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.
Run/Walk is benefitting the Forty Fort Cemetery Association - FortyFortCemetery.orgCemetery
EVENT INFORMATION
September 13, 2025 @ 9:00AM
5K Walk(with possible short cut) Fee $30, 5K Run Fee $30, 10K Fee $40.
Start / Finish - 20 River St., Forty Fort, PA
Early Registration Fee - 5K Walk Fee $25, 5K Run Fee $25, 10K Fee $35. Must be regiserted by July 31, 2025 @ midnight
Register before August 31, 2025 @ midnight and receive a Commemorative Race Tee
Same Day Registration opens @ 7:30am
Pre-Race Packet Pickup @ Valley Running, 900 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pa - Thursday, September 11, 2025 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM & Friday, September 12, 2025 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM.
All finishers 5K walk, 5k Run and 10K Run will receive an event medal.
Awards will be presented for:
5K & 10K Race - Categories Below
Overall male: first place
Overall female: first place
Male & Female 19 years old and under; first place
Male & Female 20 - 29 years old; first place
Male & Female 30 - 39 years old; first place
Male & Female 40 - 49 years old; first place
Male & Female 50 - 59 years old; first place
Male & Female 60 - 69 years old; first place
Male & Female 70 (+); first place
5K Walk - This one is all for fun!
Day of registrations will be 5K Walk & Run Fee is $35, 10K Run Fee is $45.
The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.
Regards,
The Forty Fort Cemetery 2nd Annual Walk/5K/10K
