IMPACT’s first annual trail 5K/Hike and 10K Run will be held at Phillips Creek State Forest of Belmont Saturday, August 23 from 8am-12pm.  For fees and further information call 607-765-8543.

The first inaugural event for IMPACT: Friends Improving Allegany County Trails, Inc. (IMPACT) is dedicated this year in memory of founding Board members Pam Schu and Gail Bartas. The gathering location will be at the DEC Phillips Creek parking area on State Route 244. 10K runners will start promptly at 9 am, 5K hikers and runners at 9:15 am. Awards for first, second and third places will be given for four divisions as follows: Male, Female, Hikers and Teams. All runners and hikers that register by August 1, 2025, will receive a T-shirt designed for the event. To register, go to the website www.impactfriendsgroup.org/events/runwalk. Registrations will be accepted until August 22, 2025. However, the souvenir T-shirt may not be available if registering after August 1st. Sponsorship opportunities are still available. If applying prior to August 1st, sponsors will have their logo/name on the event T-shirt and banner. For more information regarding sponsorship, go to www.impactfriendsgroup.org/donate