A New Collaboration

The Mahoning Shadow Shuffle Race is scheduled for Saturday, October 12th. This annual race takes place on the beautiful Mahoning Shadow Trail starting at the Punxsutawney Little League Field on Maple Ave. This year the race is being sponsored by the Punxsutawney Rails to Trails Association and the Punxsutawney Area Hospital Foundation. The Punxsutawney Area Hospital Foundation was founded in the fall of 2023 and hosted a 5k/10k race in November of last year. “The race was a great way to connect health and wellness to fundraising for the newly established Foundation”, stated PAHF Chair, Dr. Clark Simpson. “We were approached by the Rails to Trails organization to collaborate on their annual Mahoning Shadow Shuffle Race this year and we couldn’t be more excited to partner with such a great organization. The Mahoning Shadow Shuffle includes 3 different distances: 5k, 10k, and a half marathon. All races will take place on the trail and will start and finish at the Little League Fields right off of 119. Registration for this event the day of will begin at 8 a.m. The start time for the half marathon is 9 a.m. followed by the 5k and 10k start at 10 a.m. The timing and course markings will be completed by Miles of Smiles.  The age categories for these 3 distances are: Up to 30, 31 to 40, 41 to 50, 51 to 60, 61 and up. Awards given for top three finishers (male and female) overall and each age group. The 1st canine finisher in each race wins an award. All dogs must be on a leash. The last day to guarantee a shirt with sign is September 29th. Runners and walkers can register for the event by visiting runsignup.com or by completing a paper form that can be found on www.pah.org and submitting it : Punxsutawney Rails to Trails, PO Box 16, Punxsutawney PA 15767.

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