Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA
- Distance
- 5k Run · 2 Mi Run · 2mi Walk
From the Organizer
Precious Life, Inc is excited to announce their 2nd Annual Run for Life on Saturday, June 27. The race will begin inside the Altoona Curve stadium with one lap around the warning track before exiting the stadium and heading towards Lakemont Park then concluding back at the Curve stadium. Events include: 5k run, 2mi run, & 2mi walk.
Registration is $25 until June 26th. Day of Race registration is $30. Children under the age of 5 run/walk for free. All participants who register before June 4th will receive a race t-shirt. All proceeds will benefit Precious Life pregnancy centers located in Altoona, Johnstown, & Bedford.
DAY OF RACE:
Registration will begin at 8:15am with 5k beginning at 9:00am and the 2mi race/walk beginning at 9:15am. Race/Walks will conclude by 11am with awards to follow.
Awards:
The following categories will receive recognition:
5k run top 3 overall finishers (male & female)
2mi run & 2mi walk overall top finishers (male & female)
Awards will also be given out to the top three (3) male and female finishers in the 5k run, 2mi run, and 2 mi walk in the following age categories:
6-11, 12-16, 17-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79+
Interested in raising additional funds for Precious Life? Set a goal, reach out to family, friends, co-workers, etc., raise funds to be presented the day of the race. Precious Life swag, additional prizes, and recognition on race day will be given to the Top 3 fundraisers along with knowing your money raised goes to an amazing cause!
Thank you for making our 2nd Annual Run for Life a success!
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
80°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Altoona 3 W, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Altoona, PA
Population
43,508
as of 2023
Elevation
1,173 ft
Nearest Airport
AOO
Altoona Blair County Airport · 15 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 96 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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- Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race
- Date
- June 27, 2026
- Location
- 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race?
- Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race is a running race held in Altoona, Pennsylvania on June 27, 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 Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race?
- Saturday, June 27, 2026 in Altoona, Pennsylvania at 1000 Park Ave, Altoona, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Precious Life's Run for Life 5k/2mi Race
Jun 27, 2026