BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA

TWILIGHT RACE

LAKEMONT PARK - ALTOONA, PA

DATE: Sunday, December 31, 2023

LOCATION: LIGHTS ON THE LAKE @ LAKEMONT PARK

START TIMES:

5K RUN
4:00 PM

2M RUN
4:30 PM

2M WALK
5:00 PM

RACE COURSES:

REGISTRATION RATES

INCLUDES SHIRT & BIB

EARLY REGISTRATION (UNTIL 12/10)

INDIVIDUAL

$24

FAMILY (2+ FROM SAME HOUSEHOLD)

$23 each

CHILD
(5 & UNDER) MUST REGISTER @ YMCA

FREE

PRE REGISTRATION (12/11 – 12/30)

INDIVIDUAL

$30

FAMILY (2+ FROM SAME HOUSEHOLD)

$28 each

CHILD
(5 & UNDER) MUST REGISTER @ YMCA

FREE

DAY OF RACE

INDIVIDUAL

$35

FAMILY (2+ FROM SAME HOUSEHOLD)

$35 each

CHILD
(5 & UNDER) MUST REGISTER @ YMCA

FREE

ANNUAL TWILIGHT RACE IN ALTOONA, PA

Finish the year in a healthy way!

Bid farewell to the old year with a walk or run through the dazzling display of holiday lights and animation at our Annual Twilight Race in Altoona. All courses run through the beautiful Lights on the Lake at Lakemont Park. This race course is a loop, and the race you sign up for will determine the number of laps.

FREE HOLIDAY LIGHTS ON THE LAKE PASS

Runners are allowed to do the walk portion of the race for FREE to enjoy the lights if they wish. You do not need to register again. Just keep your bib tag on for the walk. Race participants will receive a pass for Lights on the Lake, as well!

REGISTRATION

Registrations may be mailed in, dropped off at the YMCA, or you may register online.

Online registration will close on:

Sunday, December 31st @ 11:00 AM

RACE DAY REGISTRATION

Race registration on the day of the race will be available.

RACE NUMBERS & BIBS

Racers must wear race number to show that you are a race participant. You will have a certain color bib pertaining to what race you are participating in. If you lose your bib or need a new one issued for any reason, there will be a $5 fee assessed.

RACE SHIRTS

Only the first 700 registrants will be guaranteed a long sleeve t-shirt. Only All-7 Registered participants will be eligible to receive the hooded sweatshirt

CHANGES

If you want to change races, you may do so by calling BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA at (814) 695-4467 before race day. There will be no race changes on race day.

RULES

For safety reasons, pets and headsets of any kind are not permitted.

NO race registration reimbursements.

Remember, if you cannot make it to the event, your registration fee is going toward a good cause.

RACE PACKET PICK-UP

BEFORE THE RACE

BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA, Hollidaysburg, PA

Saturday, December 30, 2023
7 am to 7 pm

DAY OF THE RACE

Blair REGIONAL YMCA, Hollidaysburg, PA

Sunday, December 31, 2023
10 am to 12 pm

LAKEMONT PARK, ALTOONA, PA

Saturday, December 31, 2022
2 pm to 5 pm

COURSE INFORMATION

5K RUN

4:00 PM START @ LAKEMONT PARK MAIN ENTRANCE

This race will not be a true 5K distance.

The 5K Run assembles alongside the 2M Run at the entrance to Lakemont Park. Runners will do 3 laps, then return through the gate back to the Finish Line at the Main Entrance to the park.

Runners are responsible for keeping track of laps. We will be looking at bib colors to make sure no one jumps in the race.

2M RUN

4:30 PM START @ LAKEMONT PARK MAIN ENTRANCE

This race will not be a true 2M distance.

The 2M Run assembles alongside the 5K Run at the entrance to Lakemont Park. Runners will do 2 laps, then return through the gate back to the Finish Line at the Main Entrance to the park.

Runners are responsible for keeping track of laps. We will be looking at bib colors to make sure no one jumps in the race.

2M WALK

5:00 PM START @ LAKEMONT PARK MAIN ENTRANCE

The 2M Walk assembles at the entrance to Lakemont Park. Walkers will do 2 laps, then return through the gate back to the Finish Line at the Main Entrance to the park.

Walkers are absolutely not allowed to run at any time!

If you are seen running, road marshals will ask you to walk.

If you would like to run/walk, please sign up for the 2 Mile Run, as you are more than welcome to run and/or walk in that event!

VERY IMPORTANT

All event participants must exit the park by 5:45 PM, as Lights on the Lake will begin their tours at that time.

AWARDS CEREMONY

Awards will be given out immediately following the race. We will be awarding medals for the following categories:

5K RUN

Top 3 Overall Finishers

2 MILE RUN & 2 MILE WALK

Top 3 Overall Finishers

5K RUN, 2 MILE RUN & 2 MILE WALK

Top 3 Overall By Age
(Male & Female)

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, and 70 & Over.

Award winners are asked to remain for the Awards Ceremony as no awards will be mailed.

VOLUNTEER ROAD MARSHALLS NEEDED

We are looking for volunteers to help as road marshals along the race course. As a road marshal you will receive a race t-shirt and food after the race. Ask a friend, family member or co-worker to come along with you and enjoy all the excitement of helping out and cheering on the race participants!

If you are interested in volunteering for the race or have any questions, please contact Frank at (814) 695-4467.

We thank you in advance for volunteering your time!

RACE PARKING / DIRECTIONS

PARKING

Parking will be open in the lot Left of Lakemont Park or in the parking garage through Galactic Ice.

DIRECTIONS

Use this address:
Lakemont Park
700 Park Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

BLAIR REGIONAL YMCA

MAKING OUR COMMUNITY STRONGER SINCE 1912

BLAIR, BEDFORD, & HUNTINGDON COUNTIES