Tionesta Lions Club "AMERICA 250" 5K
- Date Sat 11th July 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Tionesta, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.75 - $38.35
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and community spirit at the inaugural Tionesta Lions Club "AMERICA 250" 5K on Saturday, July 11th, 2026! Taking place at the picturesque Tionesta Lighthouse along the Allegheny River in Tionesta, PA, this event features both a 5K run and a 5K walk, making it perfect for participants of all skill levels. The race will kick off at 9:00 AM, with walkers starting just a few minutes after the runners.
Participants will enjoy a scenic course that includes two loops around the beautiful lighthouse path and stretches out onto residential roads, providing a unique blend of natural beauty and community atmosphere. Refreshments, including water and snacks, will be available post-race, ensuring everyone can celebrate their achievements. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age categories, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event that supports local Lion's Club projects! Come join the fun and make a difference in the community while enjoying a healthy and active day!
Participants will enjoy a scenic course that includes two loops around the beautiful lighthouse path and stretches out onto residential roads, providing a unique blend of natural beauty and community atmosphere. Refreshments, including water and snacks, will be available post-race, ensuring everyone can celebrate their achievements. Awards will be presented to the top finishers in various age categories, so don’t miss your chance to be part of this fantastic event that supports local Lion's Club projects! Come join the fun and make a difference in the community while enjoying a healthy and active day!
Organiser's Description
WHAT: THE INAUGURAL TIONESTA LIONS CLUB AMERICA 250 5K
5K Run & 5K Walk divisions. Walkers will start a couple minutes after the runners.
WHERE: RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE TIONESTA LIGHTHOUSE.
Race begins at the 22.5 acre Lighthouse Island on the Allegheny River in Tionesta, PA. This is the location of the Sherman Memorial Lighthouse. Portions of the course will involve town streets that will not be closed to traffic but will be monitored by the Sheriffs Office and race volunteers. The course will be two loops around the lighthouse path and out on the residential roads to the riverside cemetery and back to the lighthouse to finish.
All profits, after expenses, will be given back to the community through Lion's Club projects!!
ALARM CLOCK WHEN: 9:00 Saturday, July 11th
REFRESHMENTS: water and snacks after the race.
RACE SHIRTS: must be ordered by June 1; no shirts after this date. (shirt pic below)
AWARDS:
5K RUN
Overall Top 3, Male & Female
Age Groups Top 1, Male & Female (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
5K WALK
Overall Top 3, Male & Female
Age Groups Top 1, Male & Female (1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
male sign No duplicate awards.
male sign Winners must complete the race under their own power.
male sign Awards will not be mailed. Winners must be present.
male sign Age Groups will be finalized two weeks before the race based on who signs up by that time.
RACE RULES & INFO:
right arrow Please, no unsupervised children are to be dropped off at the race event.
right arrow No pets in the race please.
right arrow No smoking, alcohol or drug use permitted.
5K Run & 5K Walk divisions. Walkers will start a couple minutes after the runners.
WHERE: RACE WILL START AND FINISH AT THE TIONESTA LIGHTHOUSE.
Race begins at the 22.5 acre Lighthouse Island on the Allegheny River in Tionesta, PA. This is the location of the Sherman Memorial Lighthouse. Portions of the course will involve town streets that will not be closed to traffic but will be monitored by the Sheriffs Office and race volunteers. The course will be two loops around the lighthouse path and out on the residential roads to the riverside cemetery and back to the lighthouse to finish.
All profits, after expenses, will be given back to the community through Lion's Club projects!!
ALARM CLOCK WHEN: 9:00 Saturday, July 11th
REFRESHMENTS: water and snacks after the race.
RACE SHIRTS: must be ordered by June 1; no shirts after this date. (shirt pic below)
AWARDS:
5K RUN
Overall Top 3, Male & Female
Age Groups Top 1, Male & Female (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
5K WALK
Overall Top 3, Male & Female
Age Groups Top 1, Male & Female (1-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
male sign No duplicate awards.
male sign Winners must complete the race under their own power.
male sign Awards will not be mailed. Winners must be present.
male sign Age Groups will be finalized two weeks before the race based on who signs up by that time.
RACE RULES & INFO:
right arrow Please, no unsupervised children are to be dropped off at the race event.
right arrow No pets in the race please.
right arrow No smoking, alcohol or drug use permitted.
Races
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5K Run
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$27.75
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5K Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 11th July 2026 (9:02AM EDT)
$27.75
WALK ONLY -
Virtual 5K
Incl. $3.35 Fee & T-Shirt
$38.35
3.1 Miles. For anyone that can not make the race. Race Packets will be mailed if you sign up for the virtual only.
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Location
Tionesta Lighthouse, 5 Lighthouse Island Rd., Tionesta, 16353, PA, United States
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