Articles

Belgian Ultrarunner Karel Sabbe's Record-Breaking Pacific Crest Trail Run Showcased in New YouTube Documentary

Explore Karel Sabbe's record-breaking Pacific Crest Trail run in a riveting documentary. Jour..

Trail Running: How it Can Help Reduce Stress and Anxiety

Trail running is an effective way to reduce stress, anxiety, and improve physical and mental he..

Trail Running vs. Road Running: Which One Is Right For You?

When it comes to running, there are two primary options to choose from: trail running and road..

Sweat For Vets Challenge

Name: Sweat For Vets Challenge
Start: 2026-11-01
End: 2026-11-01
Location: Altoona

Altoona, United States • 1 Nov 2026

Sweat For Vets Challenge

The Sweat For Vets Challenge is a trail event held at the Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association in Pinecroft, Altoona, Pennsylvania. The program includes a 10K trail race, a 5K trail race, and a 5K trail walk, with all events starting and finishing at the Brush Mountain Sportsmen’s Association.

The organizer describes the 10K as a course that scales the Allegheny Mountains. The 5K is offered as both a run and a walk; participants are reminded that the course is not open to the public except on the day of the event.

A separate Young Recruits Race is provided for ages 5 to 12 only. That youth event is a half mile race and registration for the Young Recruits Race includes a t-shirt. Registration fees listed for the main events are $35 for the 5K and 10K and $25 for the Young Recruits Race.

Awards will be presented after the events and a post race gathering is planned. The event description notes support for local Veterans as the event focus. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United States Pennsylvania Altoona

Race information

Website Registration

10 km

10k Challenge Run

5 km

5k Challenge Run/walk

Young Recruits Race (ages 5-12 Only)

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

Trail runs nearby

Saturday Jul 25

Lost Turkey Trail Races

Trail races on the Lost Turkey Trail near Blue Knob State Park in Pennsylvania offer a 50K point to point, a 13.1 mile loop and a 10K(ish) option on single track and double track terrain.

Saturday Sep 12

Rock 'n The Knob Trail Challenge

Mountain trail event on Blue Knob near Claysburg offering 10K, half-marathon and 50K courses with significant elevation and technical rocky terrain. Aid stations, a swag package, and post race food and beer are provided.

Saturday Oct 3

Chernisky Ghost Town Trail-a-thon

A trail event in Ebensburg on October 3, 2026 featuring a point-to-point marathon, 15-mile race, 5k, a 26.2 mile group bike ride, and a fun Couch Potato 0.0k, with aid stations, medals, shirts, and proceeds supporting local trails and a fir..

Saturday Oct 17

Knights on the Run

Houtzdale

5 km

A community 5K in Houtzdale, PA on October 17, 2026 at the Moshannon Valley Cross Country Course. Entry is $25 with a T shirt for pre-registrations by October 1; medals and a $50 prize are awarded to top finishers.