West Newton River Festival 5k
West Newton River Festival 5k is a running race on September 12, 2026 in West Newton, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 12, 2026 (6 days to go)
- Location
- 108 W. Main St., West Newton, PA
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This race is on the Gap Trail, out and back course. The 5k will kick off the river festival. Food, crafts vendors, games, live music, fireworks.
Plaques for top three male and top three female finishers.
Medals for top three walkers.
Medals for male and female groups: under 19, 20 - 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60+
Parking available at King Trailhead West Newton Station, and Rite Aid.
Race starts at 8 am.
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 9/12
High
80°
Low
—
Conditions
Sunny
Chance of Rain
8%
Wind
3 to 8 mph
Host City
About West Newton, PA
City Elevation
1,122 ft
Nearest Airport
LBE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport · 19 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 32 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- West Newton River Festival 5k
- Date
- September 12, 2026
- Location
- 108 W. Main St., West Newton, PA
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West Newton River Festival 5k
Sep 12, 2026