3RD Annual
The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K
The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K is a running race on September 12, 2026 in Forty Fort, PA, with entry fees from $25 to $35.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Location
- 20 River Street, Forty Fort, PA
- Price
- $25–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Preserving Our Past, One Step at a Time.
Lace up your running shoes and meet us at the Forty Fort Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for a run/walk through history. We will offer a 5K walk(with short cut), 5K run and 10K which ends with a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house, all to raise money for the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. All are welcome! Each runner/walker who registers will receive a commemorative medal, shirt (to receive the tee shirt you must register before August 31, @ midnight). The awards and festivities will start at 11 am with live music and a food truck plus a great selection of drinks, all to take place on the cemetery grounds.
The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.
Run/Walk is benefitting the Forty Fort Cemetery Association - FortyFortCemetery.orgCemetery
Event Information
September 12, 2026 @ 9:00AM
5K Walk(with possible short cut) Fee $30, 5K Run Fee $30, 10K Fee $40.
Start / Finish - 20 River St., Forty Fort, PA
Early Registration Fee - 5K Walk Fee $25, 5K Run Fee $25, 10K Fee $35. Must be registered by August 31, 2026 @ midnight
Register before August 31, 2026 @ midnight and receive a Commemorative Race Tee
Same Day Registration opens @ 7:30am
Pre-Race Packet Pickup @ Valley Running, 900 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pa - Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM & Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM.
All finishers 5K walk, 5k Run and 10K Run will receive an event medal.
Awards will be presented for:
5K & 10K Race - Categories Below
Overall male: Top Three
Overall female: Top Three
Male & Female 19 years old and under; Top Three
Male & Female 20 - 29 years old; Top Three
Male & Female 30 - 39 years old; Top Three
Male & Female 40 - 49 years old; Top Three
Male & Female 50 - 59 years old; Top Three
Male & Female 60 - 69 years old; Top Three
Male & Female 70 (+); Top Three
5K Walk - This one is all for fun!
Day of registrations will be 5K Walk & Run Fee is $35, 10K Run Fee is $45.
The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.
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
77°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilkes-Barre Intl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Forty Fort, PA
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 98 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 20 River Street, Forty Fort, PA
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Sep 12, 2026