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Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race

Sat, Jul 4, 2026, 7:30 AM EDT

Location
Altoona, PA
1208 12th Ave, 16601
Type
RUN

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At a glance

A festive 4th of July race in Altoona featuring competitive runs, a challenging walk, and a fun run for kids.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Festive

Celebrate Independence Day with the Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race in historic downtown Altoona. This event offers certified 15K and 5K runs that wind through the city, finishing at Heritage Plaza. Competitive runners will appreciate the extensive awards for overall and age group finishers, including special memorial awards. Families and walkers can enjoy a challenging 2-mile walk, and kids aged 6 and under have their own Lollipop Fun Run, making it a festive occasion for all.

What to expect

  • Run certified 15K or 5K courses starting in historic downtown Altoona.
  • Tackle a challenging 2-mile walk with varied grades, suitable for families.
  • Kids aged 6 and under can enjoy a Lollipop Fun Run with goodie bags.

Standout details

  • Guaranteed t-shirt for first 1000 participants
  • Extensive age group and overall awards
  • Special memorial awards across distances
  • Lollipop Fun Run for kids 6 & under

Perks & features

  • Awards

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 2 Miles

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:05 AM EDT · From $28.81

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 5:46 AM EST · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

  • 5K

    Sat, Jul 4, 8:00 AM EDT · From $28.81

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 5:46 AM EST · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

  • 15K

    Sat, Jul 4, 7:30 AM EDT · From $28.81

    Opens Jan 31, 2026, 5:46 AM EST · Closes Jul 3, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT

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Push Potential

warm-day exposure

  • Warm season

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

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 Thursday, 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 Thursday, 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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