Peace Race

The 50th annual Youngstown Peace Race takes place on Sunday, October 6th, 2024.  The event includes a 400-Meter Kids Fun Run (Ages 10 & Under), 2-Mile Run/Walk, 10K and 25K.  A virtual option is also available.

Commemorative medals to the first 1000 pre-registered participants in the 25K, 10K & 2-Mile.

Packet pick-up takes place on Thursday, 10/3 at Eastwood Mall Center Court from 4-8pm and on Friday (10/4) and Saturday (10/5) at Second Sole in Boardman from 11am-5pm.  Race day registration and packet pick-up will take place at the Downtown YMCA starting at 7:30am. 

- The 25K begins at 8:30am in Downtown Youngstown.

- The Kids Fun Run begins at 9:00am and starts west of the Federal Plaza & Wick Ave intersection in Downtown Youngstown.

- The 2-Mile begins at 9:30am from the square in Downtown Youngstown.  

- The 10K begins at 10:00am and the start line drop off area is located at Kirkmere Elementary School.  10K Runners must pick up packets before going to Kirkmere.  The 10K will follow a fast point-to-point course starting from the Kirk Rd. & S. Schenley Ave. intersection, winding through scenic Mill Creek Park.  

- All races finish at the monument at the intersection of Federal Plaza & Wick Ave. under the finish line banner.