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Sweat For Vets Challenge
Altoona, Pennsylvania500 spots
- Entry from
- $25
- Days to go
- 26
At a glance
- Date
- Nov 1, 2026
- Location
- Altoona, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 10K, 5K
- Registration
- Registration open until Oct 29, 2026, via runsignup.com
- Official site
- s4v.org
- Listed from
- RunSignUp
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026
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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!
Key dates
Registration opens
Nov 19, 2025
Tier 1 ends
May 24, 2026
Tier 2 ends
Aug 27, 2026
Tier 3 ends
Sep 26, 2026
Registration closes
Oct 29, 2026
Standard ends
Oct 29, 2026
Tier 4 ends
Oct 29, 2026
Race day
Nov 1, 2026
Pricing
10K Challenge Run
Tier 4, until Oct 29, 2026
$60
5K Challenge Run/Walk
Tier 4, until Oct 29, 2026
$60
Young Recruits Race (Ages 5-12 only)
Standard, until Oct 29, 2026
$25
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