Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race - 2 Mile Walk
External Event
Distance
2 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
REGISTRATION The first 1000 participants will be guaranteed a tshirt. If you lose your bib and need replaced, there will be a $5 fee assessed. There will be no race changes on race day. Please contact the YMCA if you wish to change your race. Online registration closes Thursday, July 3 at 11a. DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION Race registration for the day of the race is only available from 6:30a to 7:30a at the top of the street from the Mishler Theatre (12th Ave Downtown Altoona). COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 15K/5K CERTIFIED RUNS The 15k and the 5k runs start at the Mishler Theatre in historic downtown Altoona and wind through the city, finishing at the Heritage Plaza within sight of the railways that put Altoona on the map. . 2 MILE WALK A challenging course with a variety of grades, this is fun for competitive walkers and families alike! LOLLIPOP FUN RUN RACE A run for kids 6 & under immediatly following the races, register day of event. Goodie bags will be provided for participants. DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING HEADPHONES. Race Maps at: www.BlairRegionalYMCA.org RACE PACKET PICK-UP BEFORE THE RACE Race packets are available at the Blair Regional YMCA on Thursday, July 3 from 5am-9pm. DAY OF THE RACE Race packets will be available at the Pre-registration table 12th Ave Downtown Altoona from 6:30a-7:30a. AWARDS CEREMONY Awards will be given out immediately following all races. Please remain as no awards will be mailed. Awards to: Top 3 overall - 15k & 5k male & female; Overall Walk -male & female; Top three male & female finishers in the following age categories: 6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & Over SPECIAL AWARDS Jones Funeral Home Award to 15k male overall C&G Bank Award to 15k female overall Lee Baranik Award to 5k male overall age 13-17 Angie Gioiosa Award to 5k male overall age 18-24 John Foreman Award to 5k male & female age 12 & U
Typical conditions
For events around July 2026 in Altoona, PA, United States: Typical summer / warmer season in this region — plan hydration and sun protection; verify any heat policies with the organizer.
How to prepare
Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.
Beginner's guide to your first 5KGetting there
This event is listed in Altoona, PA, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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