Our 2nd annual 5K is scheduled for May 31, 2026 at Mack Park here in beautiful Indiana PA! More details will continue to be updated but one thing is for sure - we are going BIGGER and BETTER this year! Our race route will take you from Mack Park through IUP and the fairgrounds, and our fun run will be on the track. Start time is expected to be 9am! This year we have partnered with the YMCA of Indiana County so that ALL race participants can swim at Mack Pool for FREE after the run! We have SO MUCH more fun planned - our FOAM CANNON will be deployed after the race and KONA ICE will be on site! Romeo's is providing PIZZA & SALAD for all participants!! We're excited to welcome back hello Concierge and are looking forward to taking amazing pictures in their photo booth! We can't wait to see you there! Shirts Deadline: T-shirts are guaranteed when you register by May 15th! Packet Pickup: More information will be provided soon! We will have a packet pickup available in Indiana the day(s) pre
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for May 31.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Indiana, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
