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Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race

Thu July 4, 2024 Altoona, PA 16601 US Directions

Events

15k Run

7:30AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT

5k Run

8:00AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT

2 Mile Walk

8:05AM EDT - 11:00AM EDT

Race Website

Additional race information can be found at https://www.blairregionalymca.org/race-series/july-4th-angie-gioiosa-memorial-race/.

Place

1208 12th Ave
Altoona, PA US 16601

Description

REGISTRATION
The first 1000 participants will be guaranteed a tshirt. If you lose your bib and need replaced, there will be a $5 fee assessed. There will be no race changes on race day. Please contact the YMCA if you wish to change your race. Online registration closes Wednesday, July 3 at 11a.
DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION
Race registration for the day of the race is only available from 6:30a to 7:30a at the top of the street from the Mishler Theatre (12th Ave  Downtown Altoona).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
15K/5K CERTIFIED RUNS
The 15k and the 5k runs start at the Mishler Theatre in historic downtown Altoona and wind through the city, finishing at the Heritage Plaza within sight of the railways that put Altoona on the map. .
2 MILE WALK
A challenging course with a variety of grades, this is fun for competitive walkers and families alike! 
LOLLIPOP FUN RUN RACE
A run for kids 6 & under immediatly following the races, register day of event. Goodie bags will be provided for participants.
DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING HEADPHONES.
Race Maps at: www.BlairRegionalYMCA.org

RACE PACKET PICK-UP
BEFORE THE RACE
Race packets are available at the Blair Regional YMCA on Wednesday, July 3 from 5am-9pm.
DAY OF THE RACE
Race packets will be available at the Pre-registration table 12th Ave Downtown Altoona from 
6:30a-7:30a.
AWARDS CEREMONY
Awards will be given out immediately following all races. Please remain as no awards will be mailed. Awards to:
Top 3 overall - 15k & 5k male & female; Overall Walk -male & female; Top three male & female finishers in the following age categories:
6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,
35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,
65-69, 70 & Over
SPECIAL AWARDS
Jones Funeral Home Award to 15k male overall
C&G Bank Award to 15k female overall
Lee Baranik Award to 5k male overall age 13-17 
Angie Gioiosa Award to 5k male overall age 18-24 
John Foreman Award to 5k male & female age 12 & U

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