Young Life Run/Walk 5k
About this race
Run for a Purpose. Run for Young Life.
Join us for the Young Life Shawnee State Park 5K, a scenic and family-friendly race benefiting Young Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reaching young people and helping them discover purpose and hope in Jesus.
Set against the beautiful backdrop of Shawnee State Park, this 5K will take runners on an enjoyable course surrounded by the park’s rolling hills, wooded areas, and natural beauty. Whether you’re an experienced runner, a casual jogger, or simply looking for a fun way to support a great cause, this race is for you!
Bring your friends, family, running partners, and coworkers and enjoy a morning of fitness, fellowship, and fun while supporting the mission of Young Life in our community.
Where To Meet:
Pavilion 002 (by main parking lot boat launch) @ the beach
Register by October 14th to get a FREE t-shirt with registration.
Same day registration available with no t-shirt guarantee.
What to Expect:
🏃 5K scenic race through Shawnee State Park
🌲 Beautiful wooded and lake-area scenery
👟 All running and walking abilities welcome
👨👩👧👦 Family-friendly atmosphere
🏅 Race awards and finisher recognition
❤️ Proceeds supporting Young Life and its work with local youth
🎉 A fun post-race celebration for participants and supporters
Every step makes a difference. Your participation helps Young Life leaders build relationships with teenagers, introduce them to a life of purpose, and walk alongside them through some of their most important years.
Lace up. Bring your crew. Run for a reason.
Young Life Shawnee State Park 5K — Run for a Purpose.
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Running
5K
Race-day daylight
We have no recorded weather for Schellsburg yet, but sunrise and sunset follow from the venue and the date.
The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 6:22 PM local time (EDT) in Schellsburg on October 24, 2026 — 10h 47m of daylight.
Course
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Schellsburg
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Schellsburg 5K Races 6 races
- Schellsburg Running Calendar 2026 6 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 6 Schellsburg events
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