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Newton River Festival 5K

Name: Newton River Festival 5K
Start: 2026-09-12
End: 2026-09-12
Location: West Newton

West Newton, United States • 12 Sep 2026

West Newton River Festival 5k

The West Newton River Festival 5k takes place on the Gap Trail in West Newton, Pennsylvania, on 09/12/2026. The event is part of the town’s river festival and is located near 108 W. Main St., West Newton PA 15089.

The event program includes a 5K run and a 5K walk. Both a walk-only division and a run/walk division are listed. The running and walking events serve as the opening race for the broader festival, which features food and crafts vendors, games, live music, and fireworks.

Registration for the running and walking events opens on 11/13/2025 and closes on 09/11/2026. The registration fee is $25.00. Participants should note the location on the Gap Trail and the connection to the festival activities when planning arrival and logistics.

Course specifics, participant limits, parking, and on-site facilities are not stated. No start or finish times are included here. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania West Newton

Race information

Registration

5 km

5k Walk

5 km

5k Run

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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