Steps with St. Dymphna 5K Run/Walk takes place on October 25, 2026, in Latrobe, Pennsylvania at 300 Fraser Purchase Rd, with a 10:00 AM start time. The event offers two distance options: a 5-mile run and a 5K, accommodating both runners and walkers. Check the race website for current registration fees and entry pricing. This is a straightforward community event designed for participants at various fitness levels seeking a fall race in the Latrobe area.
From the Race Organizer
Race Description All are invited to run or walk with Saint Vincent College's Campus Ministry in raising awareness about domestic violence as we fundraise for the Blackburn Center with our 4th annual “Steps with St. Dymphna” during Domestic Violence Awareness Month! Other Details Registration and packet pick-up will open at 9:00am and close at 9:45am. Race day sign-ups are $20 but with t-shirt is not guaranteed. Race begins promptly at 10:00am. Attendees can register the morning of the race. However, payments can only be cash and t-shirt availability will be limited. Parking can be found on campus at Lots Q and S. Porta Johns restrooms will be available on site. Interested in Sponsoring the Race? A variety of sponsorships are available! Sponsors of the Steps with St. Dymphna 5k get to advertise their organization on the back of race shirts and may promote their organization at the race in other ways. If interested, submit an inquiry through the "Questions" button below! What is the Blackburn Center? October is the month for raising awareness about domestic violence and supporting its victims. The Blackburn Center provides services to victims of domestic and sexual violence as well as other kinds of violence and crime in Westmoreland County. They also provide education throughout the community about these topics. Learn more at: https://www.blackburncenter.org/ Who was St. Dymphna? St. Dymphna was the only child of King Damon of Ireland during the 7th century. After her mother (the queen’s) death, St. Dymphna’s father mental health began to deteriorate rapidly. King Damon was suggested to remarry as he grieved his wife’s death and sought to marry a woman who looked like his deceased wife. In King Damon’s ill mind, he sought to marry his own daughter. Seeking to defend her purity and faith, St. Dymphna fled to Belgium at 15 years old. King Damon found her and attempted to convince her once more to marry him. St. Dymphna refused. Her father was enraged, drew his sword, and beheaded his daughter. St. Dymphna received the crown of martyrdom and is the patron saint of those who suffer with nervousness, mental illness, and victims of incest and domestic abuse. She inspires us to be resilient against evil and have hope in God, trusting that he will never forget us. Map & Parking See photo link: https://photos.app.goo.gl/Up2Ve7JaqcQ7SJv96
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Steps with St. Dymphna 5k Run/Walk 2026 — Latrobe, PA
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When is Steps with St. Dymphna 5k Run/Walk 2026 — Latrobe, PA?
Steps with St. Dymphna 5k Run/Walk 2026 — Latrobe, PA takes place on October 25, 2026. The race is held in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
Where is Steps with St. Dymphna 5k Run/Walk 2026 — Latrobe, PA held?
Steps with St. Dymphna 5k Run/Walk 2026 — Latrobe, PA is held at 300 Fraser Purchase Rd in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.
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