Twilight Race

🎉 Race Overview

Finish the year in a healthy way!! Bid farewell to the old year with a walk or run through a dazzling display of holiday lights and animation. All courses run through the lights on the lake at Lakemont Park. This race is based on a loop and the amount of laps will be dependent upon your race. Runners are allowed to do the walk portion of the race for FREE to enjoy the lights if they wish. You do not need to register again just keep your bib tag on for the walk. Race participants will receive a pass for Lights on the Lake as well!

⏰ Start Times

• 5k Run: 4:00PM
• 2 Mile Run: 4:30PM
• 2 Mile Walk: 5:00PM

📝 Registration Details

• Shirt Guarantee: The first 700 registrants will be guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt.
• Hooded Sweatshirt: Only all 7 participants will be eligible to receive the hooded sweatshirt.
• Race Number: Racers must wear race number to show that you are a race participant.
• Changes: NO CHANGES ON RACE DAY! If you lose your bib or need a new one issued, there will be a $5 fee assessed.

🏃‍♂️ Course Information

5K & 2 Mile Run (Not a true 5k or 2 mile distance): Start Line is at the Main Entrance of Lakemont Park. 5K Run and 2 Mile Run will start together. 5K runners will do 3 LAPS and 2 Mile runners will do 2 LAPS and then return through the gate back to the Finish Line at the Main Entrance of Lakemont Park. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO KEEP TRACK OF YOUR LAPS.

• Walk: You must walk as no running is allowed. If you want to run/walk PLEASE sign up for the 5K or 2 mile run.
• Exit Time: VERY IMPORTANT: Please exit the park by 6:00PM. Lights on the Lake begin their tours at 6:00PM.

📦 Race Packet Pick-Up

Race packet pickup will be available at the Blair Regional YMCA on Friday, December 30 from 12pm-7:30pm at the Y, Saturday, December 31 7am-6pm at the Y & 2-5pm at the race.

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given out immediately following the race. We will be awarding medals for the following categories:

• Overall 5k Run: Top 3 overall finishers
• Top Finishers: 2 mile Run & 2 mile Walk Overall top finishers
• Age Categories: Top three male and female finishers in the 5k Run, 2 mile Run, and 2 mile Walk in various age groups.
• Award Ceremony: Award winners are asked to remain for the Awards Ceremony as no awards will be mailed.

🤝 Volunteers Needed

We are looking for volunteers to help as road marshals along the race course. As a road marshal you will receive a race t-shirt and food after the race. Ask a friend, family member or co-worker to come along with you and enjoy all the excitement of helping out and cheering on the race participants!

If you are interested in volunteering for the race or have any questions, please contact Frank at 695-4467. We thank you in advance for your volunteered time!

📍 Directions

Lakemont Park, 700 Park Avenue, Altoona, Pa 16601. Parking will be open in the lot Left of Lakemont Park or in the parking garage through Galactic Ice.

🔗 More Information

For additional details, please visit the Twilight Race page.