The Race to Beat Breast Cancer
The Race to Beat Breast Cancer is a running race on October 17, 2026 in Mount Pleasant, PA, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- October 17, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Please join us for The Race to Beat Breast Cancer Event. The Mount Pleasant Business District Authority is excited to host this event in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The race will be a 5K run or walk option through Mount Pleasant. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the Glimmer Of Hope Foundation.
Refreshments will be served after the race.
-$30.00 (Before ____ 2026)
-$35.00 (After _____2026)
- All participants will receive a long sleeve dry - wick event shirt and swag bag. Shirts are guaranteed to all participants registered by ______ 2026. Shirts will be limited in sizes following this date!
- Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers
- Professional Timing by GCXC Race Timing and Management
Please note, there will be an optional color toss at the beginning of the race only. No color will be thrown on the course.
NO PETS ALLOWED
**NEW COURSE DETAILS**
- Start at Gazebo (S. Diamond St.)
- L on W. Main Street
- L on College Avenue
- L on Washington St.
- L on Center Ave.
- R on Sandpipe Alley to Trail
- Follow Trail Marker 1 mile then turnaround
- L through Willow Park
- L on Clay Avenue
- L on Warden
- R on S. Hitchman
- L on Washington
- R on S. Diamond back to Gazebo
- Total Mileage - 3.4 miles
- Two Water Stations
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
63°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Pleasant, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Mount Pleasant, PA
City Elevation
1,183 ft
Nearest Airport
LBE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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93
Days to train
- Race
- The Race to Beat Breast Cancer
- Date
- October 17, 2026
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The Race to Beat Breast Cancer
Oct 17, 2026