Sweat For Vets Challenge
About this race
On Sunday, November 2, 2025, runners, hikers, and walkers will join in supporting Veterans by participating in the Sweat For Vets Challenge at the Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association in Altoona, Pennsylvania. There will be a 10K and 5K trail race as well as a 5K trail walk for participants to choose from. The 10K race will be a challenging course scaling the Allegheny Mountains. A 5K race and walk will also be conducted in support of local Veterans. All events will begin and finish at the Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association located in Pinecroft.
10K race Starts at 11 AM.
5k Run/Walk will follow at 11:05AM (Walkers please line up towards the back to allow runners ahead.
1/2 Mile Young Recruits Race will start at noon.
Please stay for awards and post race party!
Please feel free to post a picture using the #sweat4vetschallenge (or whatever hashtag we have??) when you complete it!
Join fellow runners on October 30, 2020 for the Sweat For Vets Challenge. It's a fantastic 10K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Altoona.
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Running
Virtual Race #1 - 10K/5K Run or 5K Walk
Virtual Option #1: Description: You may choose to do the 10K/5K Run or 5K Walk anytime between October 30-November 1st where ever you’d like! You want to support the cause but don’t need another t-shirt in your closet or another medal to add to your drawer. Please feel free to donate any amount over $10!
Virtual Race #2 - 10K/5K Run or 5K Walk with Challenge Coin and Shirt
Virtual Option #2: Description: You may choose to do the 10K/5K Run or 5K Walk anytime between October 30-November 1st where ever you’d like but you want the awesome race shirt and coin! You may choose to pick up your shirt/coin at Registration on October 31st at race site between noon and 3pm. Same cost as race entry. Challenge coin and shirt must be picked up at registration on Oct 31, 2020 between Noon and 3 PM. ***Limited to the first 100 entrants***
5K Challenge Run/Walk
Description: This year due to Covid-19 you will have the option to do a rolling start to allow everyone to be spread out. Waves will go as follows on November 1st: 5k Run/Walk: Between 11am-Noon 10K Run: Between Noon-1pm You MUST start in the correct wave or you will not be able to start! If you need to change races the day of, come to the correct wave time and see us at registration. We are asking the local participants to please pick up their packets Saturday at the race site between noon-3pm to keep from too many congregating at the race (PLEASE do NOT try to run course as it is not open other than race day). Those out of town may pick up race day when they arrive for their correct wave.
10K Challenge Run
Description: This year due to Covid-19 you will have the option to do a rolling start to allow everyone to be spread out. Waves will go as follows on November 1st: 5k Run/Walk: Between 11am-Noon 10K Run: Between Noon-1pm You MUST start in the correct wave or you will not be able to start! If you need to change races the day of, come to the correct wave time and see us at registration. We are asking the local participants to please pick up their packets Saturday at the race site between noon-3pm to keep from too many congregating at the race (PLEASE do NOT try to run course as it is not open other than race day). Those out of town may pick up race day when they arrive for their correct wave.
About Altoona
Sweat For Vets Challenge takes place in Altoona, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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