The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 20 River Street, Forty Fort, PA
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5K Walk · 10K Run
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
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
- Race
- The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 20 River Street, Forty Fort, PA
Coming Up
More Running races in Pennsylvania
West Chester Track Stars 2026
BCTC Splash & Dash
Youth
Bloomsburg Food Cupboard Filling Bellies 5k Run, Walk & Festival
5K
Southern Chester County Track Stars 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.
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 Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K?
- The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K is a running race held in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania on September 12, 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 Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K?
- Saturday, September 12, 2026 in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania at 20 River Street, Forty Fort, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K
Sep 12, 2026