Calendar of Events - September
Name of Event: Scrimmage Dual Meet
Date: Wednesday, 09-02-2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Mingo Park, 3111 PA-136
City: Finleyville, PA 15332
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Name of Event: McKeesport Area XC River Trail Invite
Date: Friday, 09-04-2026
Time: 2:30 p.m.
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Location: Boston Trail, 1902 Donner Street
City: Elizabeth Township, PA 15135
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Name of Event: Sidewinder Half Marathon, 20 Mile and 50K
Date: Saturday, 09-05-2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: 1371 Joe DeNardo Way
City: Coraopolis, PA 15108
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Name of Event: Martins Ferry Invitational
Date: Saturday, 09-05-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: High School
City: Martins Ferry, OH 43935
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Name of Event: Gateway Cross Country Invite
Date: Saturday, 09-05-2026
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Location: Boyce Park
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Information: Boys and Girls Varsity - Boys and Girls JV - Boys and Girls Middle School
Name of Event: Labor Day 5K Classic
Date: Monday, 09-07-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Alpine Club Lanes, 735 Jefferson Ave
City: Washington, PA 15301
Information: This race will be chip timed. Very fast PR course. Point to point.
Name of Event: Buhl Day 5K
Date: Monday, 09-07-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: The 5K starts on East State Street near PNC Back and finishes in Buhl Farm Park.
City: Hermitage, PA 16148
Information: This race will be disposable chip timed.
All of the proceeds from the race will benefit the Buhl Community Recreation Center and Buhl Farm Park.
Name of Event: St. Aidan/Alphonsus Harvest Home 5K and 1 Mile
Date: Friday, 09-11-2026
Time: 6:00 p.m. for the 1 Mile and 6:30 p.m. for the 5K
Location: Harmar Pavilion, Pie Traynor, North Park
City: Allison Park, PA
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Name of Event: First Responder 5K
Date: Friday, 09-11-2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Pulaski Township Park, 238 School House Road
City: Pulaski, PA 16143
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Name of Event: Pioneer Pursuit 5K
Date: Saturday, 09-12-2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: BC3, 107 College Drive
City: Butler, PA 16002
Information: All proceeds benefit BC3 students & nursing education.
Name of Event: Marshall County Relay for Life Rise-N-Shine 5K Run/Walk
Date: Saturday, 09-12-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Amphitheater, Grand View Park
City: Moundsville, WV
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Name of Event: Bags and Blessings 5K
Date: Saturday, 09-12-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: Thursday's 410 Wolf Lane
City: Bridgewater, PA 15009
Information: Bags & Blessings is a non profit to help cancer patients.
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Name of Event: Newton River Festival 5K
Date: Saturday, 09-12-2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: 108 W Main St
City: West Newton, PA 15089

Information: This race is on the Gap Trail. The 5k will kick off the river festival . Food, crafts vendors, games, live music, fireworks.

Walk division as well as a run/walk division.

Name of Event: Youngstown Ultra Trail Classic 25K and 50K
Date: Saturday, 09-12-2026
Time: 8:00 a.m.
Location: NEW LOCATION IN MILL CREEK PARK: Wick Recreation Area, 1861 McCollum Road
City: Youngstown, OH 44509
Information: Yes the Youngstown Ultra Classic race will occur. You will be running most of the same trails as you have in previous races. However, there will be some changes to meet the current requirements for keeping everyone safe.
1. The race is capped at 100 runners
2. It will start and finish at a new location - Wick Recreation Area - not the log cabin.
3. The course layout will be different – one 25K loop (for 25K) and two 25K loops (for 50K)
4. The park is not open. The race will be on trails only. The pit toilets are open they are located at various points along the course.
5. Food will be packaged – nothing loose. The volunteers will fill your bottles – no touching the water jugs etc. There will be bottled water too.
6. No race day sign up.
7. Covid-19 waivers.

MODIFIED COURSE DESCRIPTION
Race starts and finishes at the Wicks Recreation Center – Upper Field .

7:30 am start for the 50K runners (waves of ten runners each) and 8:00 am start for the 25K runners (waves of ten runners each) .

The new course is 98% single track through beautiful park with large mature trees, lakes and waterfalls. Mill Creek Park is a very scenic and picturesque location. you will find yourself stopping and snapping photo after photo to share with friends and family.

YUTC is a terrific race for the newcomers and trail running and challenging for the old veteran trail dogs. A mixture of short steep hills followed by runnable terrain will provide everyone with a truly memorable experience.

There are 2 stocked aid stations manned by our friendly and encouraging volunteers. The food will be packaged – no cut fruit and sandwiches. There will be no after-race party this year due to restrictions limiting the number of people gathering in one area.

This year, we are expecting the race to fill quickly. The 25K will cap at 50 runners. The 50K distance will cap at 50 runners.

So, sign up quickly – the demand for trail running is very high this summer due to early season race restrictions and cancellations in most parks.

We encourage family and friends to join you after you cross the finish line for photos and fellowship as long as they remain at the 6’ social distance. Move away from the finish line - No congregating in large numbers!

In the event that something unforeseen again happens and everything is shut down in Ohio (shelter at home requirements) - There will be no refunds.
However, you will be able to defer your entry fee to 2021.

Currently, there are 19 openings for the 25K and 22 openings for the 50K. More info to come later.
Name of Event: Jonathan's Forever Young 5K and 1 Mile
Date: Sunday, 09-13-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: North Park Boathouse
City: Allison Park, PA
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Name of Event: Hoodlebug 5K Run & Fun Walk
Date: Sunday, 09-13-2026
Time: 4:30 p.m.
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Location: Floodway Park, Main Street
City: Homer City, PA 15748
Information: Not timed by Miles of Smiles. Conducted by Indiana Road Runners' Club. Part of the Indiana County Triple Crown Series.
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Name of Event: Butler High School Cross Country Varsity Dual Meet
Date: Tuesday, 09-15-2026
Time: 4:00 p.m.
Location: Preston Park
City: Butler, PA 16001
Information: vs North Allegheny
Name of Event: Laurel High School Dual XC Event and Elementary Mile
Date:Tuesday, 09-15-2026
Time: Afternoon
Location: Laurel High School, 2497 Harlansburg Rd
City: New Castle, PA 16101
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Name of Event: South Area Catholic CC Invite
Date: Friday, 09-18-2026
Time: 5:00 pm JV Girls, 5:20 JV Boys. 5:45 pm Varsity Girls, 6:05 Varsity Boys
Location: Youthtowne
City: Clinton, PA
Information: This race will be disposable chip timed. Course will be 1.9 miles for all races.
Name of Event: Run for Their Lives 5K
Date: Saturday, 09-19-2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: North Park Swimming Pool
City: Allison Park, PA
Information: Benefits the Western PA Bleeding Disorders Foundation
Name of Event: Clash High School XC Invite
Date: Saturday, 09-19-2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Youthtowne
City: Clinton, PA
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Name of Event: Altoona Mountain Lion XC Invite
Date: Saturday, 09-19-2026
Time: Varsity girls at 10 A.M. - Varsity boys, Combined JV, and 2 mile middle school races to follow every 30 minutes
Location: Logan Elementary School, 301 Sycamore Street
City: Altoona, PA 16602
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Name of Event: Edison XC Meet
Date: Satruday, 09-19-2026
Time: evening
Location: Edison High School
City: Richmond, OH
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Name of Event: East End XC Series Meet 2
Date: Sunday, 09-20-2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Boyce Park
City: White Oak, PA
Information: Meet 2: DMA & Riverview
Name of Event: Harvest 5K, 10K and Half Marathon
Date: Sunday, 09-20-2026
Time: Half Marathon @ 8:00 a.m. and 5K and 10K @ 9:00 a.m.
Location: Yough River Trail at Boston Trail Head, 1902 Donner Street
City: Boston, PA 15135
Information: This race will be chip timed.
Name of Event: Race to the Moon Time Trial Mountain Bike Race
Date: Sunday, 09-20-2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
Location: Moon Township Park, 1350 Ewing Road
City: Moon, PA 15108
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Name of Event: Ellwood City School Dual XC Event
Date:Tuesday, 09-22-2026
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Location: Ewing Park
City: Ellwood City, PA 16117
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Name of Event: Shenango Dual XC Meet
Date: Tuesday, 09-22-2026
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Location: Shenango High School, Route 65
City: New Castle, PA
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Name of Event: Beaver Falls High School Dual XC Meet
Date: Tuesday, 09-22-2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Beaver Falls High School, 1701 8th Ave
City: Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Name of Event: Beaver High School Dual XC Meet
Date: Tuesday, 09-22-2026
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Location: Brady's Run Park
City: Beaver Falls, PA 15010
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Name of Event: Buckeye Local High School XC Jr High Meet
Date: Wednesday, 09-23-2026
Time: 4:30 p.m.
Location: Buckeye Local High School
City: Rayland, OH
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Name of Event: Ligonier Valley Middle School Superstar 5K
Date: Friday 09-25-2026
Time: 10:00 a.m.
 
Location: Middle School
City: Ligonier, PA
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Name of Event: OGHS PE River Fest 5K
Date: Saturday, 09-26-2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: 1205 North Chestnut St
City: New Cumberland, WV 26047
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Name of Event: Tuff Tornado Run
Date: Saturday, 09-26-2026
Time: 11:00 a.m. (Heats every 15 minutes)
Location: Alameda Park, Alameda Park Road
City: Butler, PA 16001
Information: This race will go off in heats.
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Name of Event: Pumpkin Festival 5k Run & Walk (and Fun Run)
Date: Saturday, 09-26-2026
Time: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Watt Center, 511 Watt Avenue, Barnesville, OH 43713
City: Barnesville, OH 43713
Information: Chip-timed; 225 ceramic pumpkin trophies; all award winners also get pumpkins; tech shirts; HUGE smorgasbord of food; free fun run: all kids win a pumpkin and an award
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Name of Event: Mount Davis Gravel Grinder The Quick and the Dead Gravel Bike Race
Date: Saturday, 09-26-2026
Time: 9:30 a.m.
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Location: Somerset County Kartway, 7842 Mt Davis Rd
City: Meyersdale, PA 15552
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Name of Event: East End XC Series Meet 3
Date: Sunday, 09-27-2026
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Location: Frick Park
City: Pittsburgh, PA
Information: Meet 3: SAE & Sacred Heart
Name of Event: Month of Mud Moraine XC Bike Race
Date: Sunday, 09-27-2026
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Location: Moraine State Park
City:Slippery Rock, PA 16057
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Name of Event: Mohawk Cross Country Meet
Date: Tuesday, 09-29-2026
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Location: Mohawk High School
City: Bessemer, PA
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Name of Event: Central Valley High School XC
Date: Tuesday, 09-29-2026
Time: Afternoon
Location: 247 Raccoon Creek Road
City: Monaca, PA 15061
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Name of Event: Shenango Dual XC Meet
Date: Tuesday, 09-29-2026
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Location: Shenango High School, Route 65
City: New Castle, PA
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