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The Forty Fort Cemetery 3rd Annual Walk/5K/10K

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Forty Fort, PA
20 River Street, 18704
Type
RUN
Official registration

Sign up and verify details on the organizer’s official page.

At a glance

Run or walk through history at the Forty Fort Cemetery, supporting its preservation while enjoying a unique course and post-race festivities.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • Festive
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Beginner Friendly
  • For a Cause

Join The Forty Fort Cemetery's annual walk and run for a unique journey through history. This event offers a 5K walk (with a shortcut option), a 5K run, and a 10K that concludes with a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house. It's a meaningful way to support the preservation of the historic Forty Fort Cemetery, with all proceeds benefiting the Forty Fort Cemetery Association. Enjoy a grounded, community-focused experience that blends movement with local heritage.

What to expect

  • Choose from a 5K walk (with a shortcut), a 5K run, or a 10K run.
  • The 10K includes a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house.
  • All finishers receive a commemorative medal, and early registrants get a race shirt. Enjoy post-race festivities with live music, a food truck, and drinks.

Standout details

  • Run/walk through a historic cemetery
  • 10K includes historical walking tour
  • Post-race festivities with live music
  • Benefits Forty Fort Cemetery Association

Perks & features

  • After-Party
  • Food & Drink
  • Medal
  • Shirt

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Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

  • 5K Run

    Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

  • 5K Walk

    Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $27.50

    Opens Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

  • 10K Run

    Sat, Sep 12, 9:00 AM EDT · From $38.10

    Opens Apr 3, 2026, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 9, 2026, 8:00 AM EDT

The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Preserving Our Past, One Step at a Time.

Lace up your running shoes and meet us at the Forty Fort Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, 2026 for a run/walk through history. We will offer a 5K walk(with short cut), 5K run and 10K which ends with a historical walking tour of the cemetery and meeting house, all to raise money for the historic Forty Fort Cemetery. All are welcome! Each runner/walker who registers will receive a commemorative medal, shirt (to receive the tee shirt you must register before August 31, @ midnight). The awards and festivities will start at 11 am with live music and a food truck plus a great selection of drinks, all to take place on the cemetery grounds.

The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport.

Run/Walk is benefitting the Forty Fort Cemetery Association - FortyFortCemetery.orgCemetery

Event Information

September 12, 2026 @ 9:00AM

5K Walk(with possible short cut) Fee $30, 5K Run Fee $30, 10K Fee $40.

Start / Finish - 20 River St., Forty Fort, PA

Early Registration Fee - 5K Walk Fee $25, 5K Run Fee $25, 10K Fee $35. Must be registered by August 31, 2026 @ midnight

Register before August 31, 2026 @ midnight and receive a Commemorative Race Tee

Same Day Registration opens @ 7:30am

Pre-Race Packet Pickup @ Valley Running, 900 Rutter Ave, Kingston, Pa -  Thursday, September 10, 2026 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM & Friday, September 11, 2026 from 4:00PM - 6:30PM.

All finishers 5K walk, 5k Run and 10K Run will receive an event medal.

Awards will be presented for:

5K & 10K Race - Categories Below

Overall male: first place

Overall female: first place

Male & Female 19 years old and under;  first place

Male & Female  20 - 29 years old; first place

Male & Female  30 - 39 years old; first place

Male & Female  40 - 49 years old; first place

Male & Female  50 - 59 years old; first place

Male & Female  60 - 69 years old; first place

Male & Female  70 (+); first place

5K Walk - This one is all for fun!

Day of registrations will be 5K Walk & Run Fee is $35, 10K Run Fee is $45.

The parking for the event will be in the Forty Fort Soccer Complex just before the Forty Fort Airport. Regards,

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