Happy Valley Town Series (9/16, 9/23, & 9/30) 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Start time
- 5:24 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Boalsburg, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $10
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jr. Ride (8u): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20265:24 PM | $10 | – |
| Jr. Ride (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20265:32 PM | $10 | – |
| Teen Women’s Ride (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20265:47 PM | $10 | – |
| Women’s Open Ride: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20265:47 PM | $15 | – |
| Men’s Open Ride: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | 8K | Sep 30, 20266:07 PM | $15 | – |
| Teen Men’s Ride (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | 8K | Sep 30, 20266:07 PM | $10 | – |
| Jr. 3k Run (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:27 PM | $10 | – |
| Jr. 2k Run (6-8): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:28 PM | $10 | – |
| Jr. 1k Run (5u): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:29 PM | $10 | – |
| Men’s 4k Open Run: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:55 PM | $15 | – |
| Teen Men’s 4k Run: (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:55 PM | $10 | – |
| Teen Women’s 4k Run: (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:55 PM | $10 | – |
| Women’s Open 4k Run: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 | Other | Sep 30, 20266:55 PM | $15 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Jr. Ride (8u): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Jr. Ride (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Teen Women’s Ride (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Teen Men’s Ride (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Jr. 3k Run (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Jr. 2k Run (6-8): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Jr. 1k Run (5u): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Teen Men’s 4k Run: (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Teen Women’s 4k Run: (13-17): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30: $10 until Sep 30.
- Women’s Open Ride: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Men’s Open Ride: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Men’s 4k Open Run: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 and Women’s Open 4k Run: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30: $15 until Sep 30.
Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Jr. Ride (8u): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30 starts at 5:24 PM. The start sits about 1,690 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
301 Bear Meadows Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All resultsJr. 3k Run (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
Jr. 2k Run (6-8): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
Men’s Open Ride: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30
Aggregated from official results (Gingerbread Man Running Co) for Happy Valley Town Series (9/16, 9/23, & 9/30). Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Happy Valley Town Series (9/16, 9/23, & 9/30)?
At the 2026 Jr. 3k Run (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, the fastest tenth finished in 12:12 or better, the top quarter in 13:57, and half the field in 14:53; the last tenth came in after 18:04.
At the 2026 Jr. 2k Run (6-8): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, the fastest tenth finished in 9:24 or better, the top quarter in 9:42, and half the field in 11:12; the last tenth came in after 13:20.
At the 2026 Men’s Open Ride: 9/16, 9/23, 9/30, the fastest tenth finished in 15:17 or better, the top quarter in 15:34, and half the field in 16:07; the last tenth came in after 17:13.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 14:03 | 11:31 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2026.
Typical race-day weather
Around September 30 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 36% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 74°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 301 Bear Meadows Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,690 feet
- Distances
- 8K, Other
- Editions
- 2026 (Sep 30, 2026), 2025 (Sep 24, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Happy Valley Town Series (9/16, 9/23, & 9/30)?
- Wednesday, September 30, 2026, starting at 5:24 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Sep 30, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $15, entry is about 57 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 8K, Other.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 34 runners finished the Jr. 3k Run (9-12): 9/16, 9/23, 9/30; the median finish was 14:53 and the winner ran 7:04.
- Where does it start?
- 301 Bear Meadows Rd, Boalsburg, PA 16827.
From the organizers
We're back for 2026 with a flatter and faster course!
This fall, join us for the 2nd annual Happy Valley Town Series—a one-of-a-kind community event bringing youth and adults together for short-course running and biking races, live entertainment, and family fun under the lights at Tussey Mountain!
One fee covers your entry for 3 nights of fun!
General Notes:
All New off-road course behind the Fun Centre at Tussey Mountain. (1k Blue Course Map & .25k White Course Map)
MTB optimized & tame enough for gravel/cross bikes
Junior, teen & adult/open bike and run races
Chip timing with live results on jumbotron + web
No e-bikes permitted; helmets required for all riders
Rain or shine
Live music, Food,& Beer Vendors