Kinzua Bridge Challenge
Kinzua Bridge Challenge is a running race on August 9, 2026 in Mount Jewett, PA, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- August 9, 2026 (17 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 2025 Kinzua Bridge Challenge 10K, 5K,1 Mile, and 2 Mile Walk will be a staggered start beginning at 9:00 am on Sunday, August 11th. The races start at the Center Street Trailhead on the Mt Jewett to Kinzua Bridge Rails to Trails. The course is out and back for each race. The proceeds benefit the Swedish Festival Association who partner with the Mount Jewett Community to host one of the largest festival in the county.
The Mount Jewett Swedish Festival Association will allocate the proceeds of the race to benefit the Penn York Oil and Gas Scholarship held at the University of Pittsburgh the Bradford Campus. This scholarship supports students in the Energy Science majors. Proceeds exceeding the scholarship donation will be distributed for the purpose of promoting economic development, education, innovation and community revitalization in and around the Mount Jewett area.
Chip Timing & Registration Management by Wolf Creek Race Management.
AWARDS:
There will be finisher medals at the finish line.
T-shirts for all who pre-register by July 13th, 2026. Race day registration 8:00-8:45 am. The race starts at 9:00 am.
All races use the same course. There will be personnel on the trail to turn the racers accordingly.
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
78°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bradford Rgnl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Jewett, PA
Population
608
as of 2023
City Elevation
2,194 ft
Nearest Airport
BFD
Bradford Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 84 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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17
Days to train
- Race
- Kinzua Bridge Challenge
- Date
- August 9, 2026
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Kinzua Bridge Challenge
Aug 9, 2026