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Path Of The Flood Historic Races

Johnstown, United States • 23 May 2026

Event Overview

The Path of the Flood Historic Races is an annual event in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, that commemorates the 1889 Johnstown Flood. The races offer participants a course that follows the historic path of the floodwaters.

Race Details

The event includes three distance options:

  • 14-Miler
  • 8-Miler
  • 5k

Runners on the 14-mile and 8-mile courses will run through the Staple Bend Tunnel, noted as the first railroad tunnel in the United States. The 2026 event marks the 25th anniversary of this historic tunnel. All courses finish at the Old Stone Bridge, a structure that withstood the 1889 flood. The course is described as a hybrid of road and rail trail.

Location and Beneficiary

The races start and finish in Johnstown, PA. The event is hosted in partnership by the Cambria County Conservation & Recreation Authority and Heritage Johnstown. All proceeds benefit the CCCRA Friends of the Trails program, which supports local trail enhancement and historic preservation. The event is part of the 2026 Cambria County Trails Series. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Johnstown

Race information

Website Registration
14 mi
14-Miler
8 mi
8-Miler
5 km
Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
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