Valley Great 8
- Date
- August 1, 2026
- Location
- Main Street, Conyngham, PA
- Distance
- 5K · Other
- Price
- $15–$30
From the Organizer
Our 2025 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
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
79°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mahanoy City 2 N, 12 mi from the venue.
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.
Race Location
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
Your Next Start Line
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Waiting For?
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Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Valley Great 8?
- Valley Great 8 is a running race held in Conyngham, Pennsylvania on August 1, 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 Valley Great 8?
- Saturday, August 1, 2026 in Conyngham, Pennsylvania at Main Street. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Valley Great 8?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Valley Great 8
Aug 1, 2026