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Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile

Date
August 23, 2026
Distance
2-Mile (Ages 10 & Under) · 2-Mile (Ages 11 & Up) · 10K & more
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From the Organizer

WHAT IS PANERATHON?

The Panerathon is a 10K (6.2 miles) and 2-mile fun run or walk that takes place in Downtown Youngstown. Runners and non-runners of all ages are welcome to participate as we create life-long memories while raising funds and awareness for the Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC).


Over the last 15 years, Panerathon has raised more than $4.5 million for the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley in support of the JACBCC at St. Elizabeth Hospital, the first comprehensive breast care center of its kind in Eastern Ohio.

 

PRE-RACE PACKET PICK-UP

Thursday, August 20th from 9am-8pm at Covelli Centre.

- This is for all participants (individuals and teams) who want to pick up their packets prior to race day.  This is the only pre-race packet pickup day.

Individuals:  Pick up your packet anytime between 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, no appointment necessary.

Team Members:  Team Captains were given the option during registration to pick up packets for their entire team at once – please check with your team’s captain to confirm.
If your team captain is not picking up for the entire team, you can pick up your individual packet anytime between 9:00 am – 8:00 pm, no appointment necessary.

 

RACE DAY EVENT DETAILS

WHEN: Sunday, August 23rd, 2026
WHERE:  Covelli Centre - 229 E. Front St, Youngstown, OH 44503
TIME:  Registration opens at 8:00am.  The 10K begins at 10:00am and the 2-Mile begins at 10:05am.  

 

All proceeds benefit The Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center (JACBCC).

In addition to participation, you have the option to contribute to a team’s fundraising efforts or to donate directly to our cause. Any support beyond participation is very much appreciated but is completely optional! 

Your contribution to Panerathon is directly supporting the Joanie’s Promise Fund at the Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley which helps ensure ALL women will have access to the state-of-the-art Joanie Abdu Comprehensive Breast Care Center. 

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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

81°

Typical Low

56°

Chance of Rain

33%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Warren 3 S, 11 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 6:41 AMSunset 8:12 PMDaylight 13h 30m

Host City

About Youngstown, OH

Population

59,605

as of 2023

Elevation

1,015 ft

Nearest Airport

CAK

Akron Canton Regional Airport · 41 mi

Major Hub

PIT

Pittsburgh International Airport · 47 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.

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Race
Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile
Date
August 23, 2026

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.

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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 Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile?
Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile is a running race held in Youngstown, Ohio on August 23, 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 Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile?
Sunday, August 23, 2026 in Youngstown, Ohio at 229 E. Front St., Youngstown, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Panerathon 10K & 2-Mile

Aug 23, 2026

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