Worth the Weight Race 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 7, 2027
- Start time
- 8:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Johnstown, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $35 on Mar 7, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worth the Weight Kids! | Kids | Aug 7, 20278:00 AM | $10 | – |
| Worth the Weight 10K | 10K | Aug 7, 20278:15 AM | $30$35 after Mar 7, 2027 | – |
| Worth the Weight 5K | 5K | Aug 7, 20278:15 AM | $20$25 after Mar 7, 2027 | – |
| Worth the Weight Virtual RaceVirtual | 5K | Aug 7, 2027 | $20$25 after Mar 7, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Worth the Weight Kids!: $10 until Aug 6.
- Worth the Weight 10K: $30 until Mar 6, then $35 until Jul 17, then $40 until Aug 6.
- Worth the Weight 5K: $20 until Mar 6, then $25 until Jul 17, then $30 until Aug 6.
Online registration closes Aug 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in Pennsylvania, which costs $45 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 10K in Pennsylvania runs 58:56, about 9:29 a mile, based on 68 races with published results. Women typically finish in 1:02:31 and men in 55:19.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:18 AM, and the Worth the Weight Kids! starts at 8:00 AM. The start sits about 2,000 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
827 Diamond Blvd., Johnstown, PA 15905
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 7 the day usually runs from 63°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 30% of days. Cold snaps dip to 53°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 70 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
- 827 Diamond Blvd., Johnstown, PA 15905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 2,000 feet
- Included with entry
- Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 7, 2027), 2026 (Aug 8, 2026), 2025 (Aug 9, 2025), 2024 (Aug 10, 2024), 2023 (Aug 12, 2023), 2022 (Aug 20, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Worth the Weight Race?
- Saturday, August 7, 2027, starting at 8:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Mar 7, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 6, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $30, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 10K in Pennsylvania, which costs $45 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 10K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 827 Diamond Blvd., Johnstown, PA 15905.
From the organizers
Welcome to our fifth annual AmeriServ Worth the Weight Race set to take place Saturday, August 8th in Old Westmont. We offer 5K, 10K, Kids Fun Run (WTW Kids!), and virtual options.
Worth the Weight Kids! will start at 8 AM and our adult races (5K run/walk and 10K) will start at 8:15 AM.
Location is the same: 827 Diamond Blvd. Johnstown, PA 15905 (bathrooms will be available on-site).