Angie Gioiosa Memorial 4th of July Race

REGISTRATION

• Participants: The first 1000 participants will be guaranteed a tshirt.
• Replacement Fee: If you lose your bib and need replaced, there will be a $5 fee assessed.
• Race Changes: There will be no race changes on race day. Please contact the YMCA if you wish to change your race.
• Online Registration: Online registration closes Thursday, July 3 at 11a.

DAY OF RACE REGISTRATION

• Availability: Race registration for the day of the race is only available from 6:30a to 7:30a.
• Location: At the top of the street from the Mishler Theatre (12th Ave Downtown Altoona).

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS

• 15K/5K CERTIFIED RUNS: The 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 WALK: A challenging course with a variety of grades, this is fun for competitive walkers and families alike!
• LOLLIPOP FUN RUN RACE: A run for kids 6 & under immediately following the races, register day of event. Goodie bags will be provided for participants.
• SAFETY NOTE: Due to safety concerns please refrain from wearing headphones.

Race Maps at: www.BlairRegionalYMCA.org

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

• BEFORE THE RACE: Race packets are available at the Blair Regional YMCA on Thursday, July 3 from 5am-9pm.
• DAY OF THE RACE: Race packets will be available at the Pre-registration table 12th Ave Downtown Altoona from 6:30a-7:30a.

AWARDS CEREMONY

• Awards Timing: Awards will be given out immediately following all races. Please remain as no awards will be mailed.
• Award Categories: 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 & Over.

SPECIAL AWARDS

• Jones Funeral Home Award: to 15k male overall.
• C&G Bank Award: to 15k female overall.
• Lee 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 & Under.