Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race was held on July 4, 2026.
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Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race
1208 12th Ave
Sat, Jul 4, 2026 at 07:30:00
About this event
REGISTRATIONThe first 1000 participants will be guaranteed a t-shirt. If you lose your bib and need it replaced, a $5 fee will be assessed. There will be no race changes on race day. Please contact the YMCA if you wish to change your race. Online registration closes Thursday, July 3 at 11a.DAY OF RACE REGISTRATIONRace registration for the day of the race is only available from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. at the top of the street from the Mishler Theatre (12th Ave, Downtown Altoona). COURSE DESCRIPTIONS15K/5K CERTIFIED RUNSThe 15k and the 5k runs start at the Mishler Theatre in historic downtown Altoona and wind through the city, finishing at the Heritage Plaza within sight of the railways that put Altoona on the map. 2 MILE WALKA challenging course with a variety of grades, this is fun for competitive walkers and families alike! LOLLIPOP FUN RUN RACEA run for kids 6 & under immediately following the races, register on the day of the event. Goodie bags will be provided for participants.DUE TO SAFETY CONCERNS PLEASE REFRAIN FROM WEARING HEADPHONES.Race Maps at: www.BlairRegionalYMCA.org RACE PACKET PICK-UPBEFORE THE RACE In honor of the America 250 celebration, race packets will ONLY be available for pickup on the stage of the Historic Mishler Theatre. Come start the celebration with us on the stage for photo ops, tours of the Mishler Theatre, special downtown Altoona business deals, and MORE! BEFORE THE RACEThe Mishler Theatre, Altoona, PAJuly 3, 11:00 am to 6:30 pmDAY OF THE RACERace day packet pick-up will be available from 6:30 am to 7:30 am in front of the Center City Church, Altoona, PA. DAY OF THE RACERace packets will be available at the pre-registration table on 12th Ave, Downtown Altoona, from 6:30a-7:30a. AWARDS CEREMONYAwards will be given out immediately following all races. Please remain as no awards will be mailed. Awards to:Top 3 overall - 15k & 5k male & female; Overall Walk -male & female; Top three male & female finishers in the following age categories:6-8, 9-11, 12-14, 15-18, 19-24, 25-29, 30-34,35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64,65-69, 70 & OverSPECIAL AWARDSJones Funeral Home Award to 15k male overallC&G Bank Award to 15k female overallLee Baranik Award to 5k male overall age 13-17 Angie Gioiosa Award to 5k male overall age 18-24 John Foreman Award to 5k male & female age 12 & U
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