Bud Shuster Run for Your Life Race

Our 10th year for the Bud Shuster Run for Your Life Race is one of our most unique races as participants run along Route 36. NEW this year - our race distances will consist of a 1 mile run, 6K run and 2 mile walk.

REGISTRATION:

Please register early to guarantee yourself a t-shirt. We cannot guarantee t-shirts the week of the race. Online registration will close at 11:00AM on April 20.

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 want to change races, you may do so by calling the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA at 695-4467 before race day. NO CHANGES ON RACE DAY! If you lose your bib or need a new one issued, for any reason, there will be a $5 fee assessed. For safety reasons, headsets of any kind and pets are not permitted.

NO race registration reimbursements. Remember, if you cannot make it to the event, your registration fee is going towards a good cause.  

COURSE INFORMATION:

Due to safety reasons, we ask to PLEASE refrain from using IPODS, MP3 Players, or personal listening devices of any kind. The inside lane will be closed for runners; however, the outside WILL be open to traffic.  Please stay well inside the cones at ALL TIMES. We try our best to have a safe event, however, always be on the lookout for vehicles. This course does take place in a busy section of town. Please listen to all Police and Road Marshals and follow their directions. NO PETS ALLOWED

1 Mile Run: Start and finish will be at the backside of the YMCA.

6K Run: Start and finish will be at the backside of the YMCA. Course will be challenging with a nearly 400 ft. incline over miles 0.5 to 1.75 on Sylvan and Sylvan Heights Dr. Highly recommend familiarizing yourself with course before race day.

2 Mile  Walk: Start and finish will be at the backside of the YMCA. Turnaround will be in front of Garvey Manor on Rt. 36 where a road marshal will be standing. There will be NO WATER STATION for the 2 mile walk.

RACE PACKET PICK-UP:

Race packets will be available for pick up starting the Thursday before the race. Race day packet pick-up will be in the Main Entrance to the YMCA from 6:30 until 7:45am. Please come early!

AWARDS:

Awards will be given out immediately following the race. We will be awarding medals for the following categories: 1M & 6K runs top 3 overall finishers, 2M walk overall top female & male finishers. Awards will also be given out to the top three male and 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

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

VOLUNTEERS 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 Briana at 695-4467. We thank you in advance for your volunteered time!

RACE PARKING:

Parking will be between the Hollidaysburg Area YMCA and Hollidaysburg Junior High School. Please try to come early as parking is limited.