About This Race

The Sweat For Vets Challenge is a trail race held in central Pennsylvania around Veterans Day, founded in 2014 by Army officers to raise money for local veterans. It grew into the largest Veterans Day fundraiser in central Pennsylvania, raising more than $130,000 in its first four years. Proceeds support the Sweat For Vets Foundation, which provides educational support to local veterans and their families.

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5K Challenge Run/Walk, 10K Challenge Run, Young Recruits Race (Ages 5-12 only): T-Shirt

Charity Beneficiary

Sweat For Vets Foundation (local veterans and their families)

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5K Challenge Run/Walk 5K
Description: 5k Run/Walk: 11:15 AM Start 10K Run: 11 AM Start (PLEASE do NOT try to run course as it is not open other than race day).
$45.00
Increases Aug 27
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10K Challenge Run 10K
Description: 5k Run/Walk: 11:15 AM 10K Run: 11:00 AM (PLEASE do NOT try to run course as it is not open other than race day).
$45.00
Increases Aug 27
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Young Recruits Race (Ages 5-12 only)
Young Recruits Race for ages 5-12 only. Half-mile race. Registration includes t-shirt.
$25.00
Increases Oct 29
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