The 48th Annual Sue Crowe Memorial Arts Festival Races will take place on Sunday, July 12, 2026, continuing a beloved Festival tradition that brings runners of all ages and abilities to State College.
We are proud to welcome back Mount Nittany Health as the Presenting Sponsor of the 5K and 10K Arts Festival Races in 2026.
From start to finish, runners will enjoy some of the area’s most beautiful scenery. The races begin and end on the Penn State campus, with the rolling course heading from the north end of campus along Services Road before winding through the Bellefonte Central Rail Trail and the trails of The Arboretum at Penn State.
Registration is $25 for the 5K and $35 for the 10K, with a $2 discount available for members of the Nittany Valley Running Club. Day-of-race registration will be available for an additional $5. Participants may register online through RunSignup, and commemorative race shirts are guaranteed for the first 250 registrants.
In-Person Registration & Packet Pickup:
Kids Races are also back! These will be free. No shirt, no timing, just something fun for the kids. Sign up on the main race registration page.
Race registration proceeds benefit youth running activities in Centre County and the continuing operations of the Nittany Valley Running Club.
Additional sponsorship support is provided by The Tracy Barter Group, RE/MAX Centre Realty, Excelis Leadership Consulting, Reliance Bank, Rapid Transit Sports, and Boal City Brewing. More partnering sponsors are always welcome!
Named in honor of local running legend Sue Crowe, the races celebrate her enduring impact on the community. A champion competitor and dedicated youth coach, Sue was a familiar and inspiring presence at the Arts Festival Races and a repeat winner at both the 10K and 10-mile distances. Her legacy continues to inspire runners each year.
Get a Festival poster and buy other great Arts Festival merchandise at the corner of College and Allen – or visit our online store.
