Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k
- Date
- July 26, 2026
- Location
- 1245 Creek Rd, Sandy Lake, PA
- Distance
- 5k run/walk · 5k Walkers Division ( Walk Only ) · 10k & more
From the Organizer
Prize Money to the Overall male and female 10k winners
Race is located at Goddard State Park . Out and back course on the bike trail.
: DJ Jeff Dunn will be playing music and the national anthem.
10k homemade wooden finisher medals for all 10k finishers. Medals are displayed on the home page.
Awards will be as such.
5k Walk : Top 3 Male and Female walkers
5k Run: Top 2 in each age group Male and Female 1-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70-79, 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.
Raffle Prizes
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
83°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Franklin, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Sandy Lake, PA
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
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 Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k?
- Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k is a running race held in Sandy Lake, 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 Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k?
- Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Sandy Lake, Pennsylvania at 1245 Creek Rd, Sandy Lake, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Gosh Darn Goddard 5k & 10k
Jul 26, 2026