Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k
Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k is a running race on July 26, 2026 in Sandy Lake, PA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- July 26, 2026 (3 days to go)
- Location
- 1245 Creek Rd, Sandy Lake, PA
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Prize Money to the Overall male and female 10k winners
Race is located at Goddard State Park marina . Out and back shaded course on the bike trail.
Newly designed unique shirt for 2026. WE ORDERED 150 SHIRTS SO WE HAVE MANY OF EACH SIZE SO FAR except for 2XL.
10k homemade wooden finisher medals for all 10k finishers. Medals are displayed on the home page.
Trophy Awards will be as such to the top 1 in each age group. Medals for 2nd place.
5k Walk : Top 3 Male and Female walkers
5k Run: Top 2 in each age group Male and Female 1-14,15-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79, 80+
10K : Top 2 in each age group Male and Female 1-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60+
Alot of food will be given free to the runners. Hot Dogs,BBQ sandwiches, pasta salad, Fruit salad, cookies, We will have a nice sit down pavilion for the meal afterwards.
Raffle Prizes
Virtual runners
6th race of the Miles of Smiles race series
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Sunday, 7/26
High
81°
Low
62°
Conditions
Chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
32%
Wind
1 to 7 mph
Host City
About Sandy Lake, PA
City Elevation
1,146 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 52 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 59 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k
Jul 26, 2026