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Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk

Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Somerset, PA, with an entry fee of $30.

Date
July 26, 2026 (3 days to go)
Price
$30
Sport
Running
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From the Organizer

Join us for this year's annual Chalk the Block 5K Race in conjunction with our beautiful art festival. The race will take place on Sunday July 26th at 9am. The starting line will be at the Somerset County Courthouse and the finish line will be on W Main St in front of Great Day Juice. Check out the Uptown Chalk the Block facebook page and the Uptown Chalk the Block 5K event for more information on routes, awards, special announcements, and more! 

Events

Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk$30

Weather

Race-Day Forecast

Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.

Race Day

Sunday, 7/26

High

78°

Low

60°

Conditions

Chance showers and thunderstorms

Chance of Rain

46%

Wind

0 to 6 mph

Sunrise 6:09 AMSunset 8:35 PMDaylight 14h 27m

Host City

About Somerset, PA

City Elevation

2,235 ft

Nearest Airport

JST

John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport · 25 mi

Major Hub

PIT

Pittsburgh International Airport · 71 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.

Race Location

Your Next Start Line

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

3

Days to train

Race
Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk
Date
July 26, 2026

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About This Sport

Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.

With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.

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Make it a Racecation

Coming from out of town? There's more to Somerset than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk?+
Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk is a running race held in Somerset, Pennsylvania on July 26, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
When and where is the Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk?+
Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Somerset, Pennsylvania at 347 W Union St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk?+
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Chalk the Block 5K Run/Walk

Jul 26, 2026

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