Yough Band on the Run

APR
11
2026
Join the Yough Band on the Run 5k in West Newton on April 11, 2026 for a scenic flat 5k along the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. Choose run or walk and enjoy community awards plus handcrafted race buttons for top finishers.
Sat 11 Apr 2026
5 kilometers

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Event details

The Yough Band on the Run 5k is scheduled for Saturday, April 11, 2026, in West Newton, Pennsylvania. The race location is 108 W. Main St, West Newton, PA 15089. The event includes the following distances:

  • 5k run
  • 5k walk

Registration fees are listed as $30 for the 5k run and $25 for the 5k walk. Online registration closes April 10, 2026 at 3:00pm EDT.

Course and awards

The course is on the West Newton Trailhead of the Great Allegheny Passage Trail and is described as a flat, out-and-back route. Plaques will be awarded to the top three finishers for men and women. Age group awards include a medal for the top finisher (men and women) in these brackets: 18 & Under; 19 - 29; 30 - 39; 40 - 49; 50 - 59; 60+. Medals will be given to the top three walkers. The first 75 finishers will receive an official race button made by students at The Maryland School for the Blind.

Parking and partners

Approximately 50 parking spots are available at the start/finish. Additional parking is available across W Main Street at West Newton Station, across the Youghiogheny River on East Main Street, and at municipal lots on South Water Street and South Second Street. Listed sponsors include Country Custard Cottage, Toscanos Barber and Beauty Salon, and Rosendahls Appliance Center. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.