Valley Great 8
Valley Great 8 is a running race on August 1, 2026 in Conyngham, PA, with entry fees from $19 to $35.
- Date
- August 1, 2026 (Race day is today)
- Location
- Main Street, Conyngham, PA
- Price
- $19–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Our 2026 event will kick off with an 8:00 a.m. Gun Start. Overall awards will be based off Gun Time, age group awards based off Chip Time.
Online Registration will close Friday at 9PM.
Packet Pickup & Same Day registration also available starting at 7:00 a.m. race morning.
Award Ceremony: Awards will be given starting at 9:15 a.m.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 8/1
High
84°
Low
67°
Conditions
Partly sunny
Chance of Rain
12%
Wind
2 mph
Host City
About Conyngham, PA
Population
1,639
as of 2023
City Elevation
987 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 30 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 88 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
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Valley Great 8
Aug 1, 2026