2025 Duathlon, 5K & Community Walk

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

2025 Duathlon, 5K & Community Walk Date: Saturday, July 19, 2025Time: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PMLocation: Cook Forest State Park, Shelter 2, Leeper, PARegistration Deadline: July 17, 2025 Join us for a day of fitness and community spirit in support of Western PA CARES for Kids. This annual event offers: Duathlon: 3.1-mile run → 12-mile bike → 2-mile run 5K Race: 3.1 miles on a mix of trails and paved roads Community Walk: 2-mile walk for all ages All events are timed except the community walk. Participants who pre-register by June 16 will receive a free event t-shirt. Early Bird Registration (April 1 – May 21):All early registrants will be entered into a drawing for a $100 gift card. Regular Registration (May 22 – July 17):Secure your spot before the deadline. Race Day Registration (July 19):Begins at 8:00 AM. Note: T-shirt availability is not guaranteed for same-day registrants. Event Highlights: Free picnic lunch provided to all racers and spectators after the event Raffles and prizes including gift cards, theme park tickets, and more Grand prize drawing for participants raising $75 or more in donations How to Participate: Register online at the official registration page Fundraise by encouraging friends and family to sponsor your participation Prepare and join us on race day! Proceeds benefit Western PA CARES for Kids, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting children affected by abuse.

Women’s Hike Series

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Cook Forest for a Women’s Hike Series—an uplifting, women-only hiking experience open to ages 14 and up. Held monthly at 5 PM, these two-hour hikes offer a chance to connect with nature, build friendships, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Cook Forest. Rain or shine—friendly dogs welcome!

7th Annual Golf Outing

Pinecrest Country Club 29 W Pinecrest Ln, Brookville

⛳ Heath Township Sportsmens Club 7th Annual Golf OutingGet ready for a tee-rific time at Pinecrest Country Club! Get a team together and support the Heath Township Sportsmens Club!  Their 7th annual golf outing is a day filled with great company, friendly competition, and plenty of fun. 🕢 Team Registration: 7:30 AM⏱️ Shotgun Start: 8:30 AM ☕ Start the morning right with coffee, donuts, and hotdogs, and enjoy a delicious lunch catered by Pinecrest.🎟️ Don’t miss out on raffles, a 50/50, door prizes, and awesome merchandise! Swing by for a day of laughs, prizes, and golf — good times as par as the eye can see! 🏌‍♂️

Cook Forest Chainsaw Carvers’ Round-Up

Cook Forest Sawmill Center for the Arts 140 Theatre Lane, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Daily: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 1st Auction on Saturday at 4 p.m. 2nd Auction on Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Auction Registration begins at 3:00 p.m. Come see carvers in action as they create beautiful works of art from a simple log. Stay for the auctions to bid on and purchase some of these beautiful pieces! The Sawmill Craft Market will be open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CLICK HERE for the 2025 Chainsaw Carvers Letter CLICK HERE for the 2025 Vendor Registration Form

Women’s Hike Series

Cook Forest State Park 100 PA 36, Cooksburg, PA, United States

Join the Friends of Cook Forest for a Women’s Hike Series—an uplifting, women-only hiking experience open to ages 14 and up. Held monthly at 5 PM, these two-hour hikes offer a chance to connect with nature, build friendships, and enjoy the peaceful beauty of Cook Forest. Rain or shine—friendly dogs welcome!