Damon S. Young Memorial Race

Memorial race in Centermoreland

This trail and road event takes place on June 20, 2026 in Tunkhannock, PA at the family property on Pine Ridge Road in Centermoreland. The event offers multiple distances and uses private fields, dirt roads, mowed grass paths, and singletrack trails on the property.

Distances

• Half Marathon two laps of the 10k course
• 10K Run
• 5K Run/Walk
• 2 Mile Fun Walk

The start and finish are on the family property. Runners begin with the same downhill start, turn right after about a quarter mile at the bottom of an old horse pasture, then follow a mowed grass path through fields before returning to dirt roads and exploring trails through woods. The 5k route includes roughly one mile of trails; the 10k continues through fields and about four miles of wooded trail before returning on dirt road. Each 10k lap includes about 750 to 850 ft of climbing; the half marathon totals roughly 1500 to 1700 ft.

The half marathon follows the 10k loop twice and includes two water only stations plus three fully stocked aid stations. The 2 mile fun walk is not timed, does not use bib numbers, and follows Pine Ridge Road to a turnaround about one mile out. Walkers and hikers are included in the 5k run/walk option.

Day of registration fees are listed as $35 for the 2 mile and 5k, $40 for the 10k, and $60 for the half marathon. Awards are given to overall male and female winners in the 5k, 10k, and half marathon. Post-race food is provided for registered participants and raffle baskets and event gear will be available for purchase with cash or Venmo accepted. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.