
THE FORGE is a running race on September 7, 2026 in Aliquippa, PA.
From the Organizer
The Forge is a fitness competition held this Labor Day — which tests physical endurance, challenges mental fortitude and pursues Kingdom purpose! This event is open to individual adults, adult partnerships (“Battle Buddies”) and youth (8-12) and benefits The Asservo Project, with all proceeds going to combat global human trafficking, child exploitation and sexual predators, support the recovery of victims, and aid in the imprisonment of perpetrators.
Race Festivities will kick off at 8:00AM on Monday, September 7th. Heats to be determined and released 4 days prior to the event.
🏁 The Forge Race (Adult - Individual):
Row – 1600m
Bike – 3200m
Ski – 1600m
Run – 1600m
MYSTERY ELEMENT – revealed only on competition day
🏁 The Forge Race (Adult - Battle Buddies):
Row – 1600m (Athlete 1)
Bike – 3200m (Athlete 2)
Ski – 1600m (Athlete 1)
Run – 1600m (Athlete 2)
MYSTERY ELEMENT – revealed only on competition day
🏁 The Forge Race (Youth 8-12 YO):
Row (600m) and Run (1600m)
Weather
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
57°
Chance of Rain
30%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery L&D, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
800 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 8 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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THE FORGE
Sep 7, 2026