Moraine Regatta 5k

Experience the best of Lake Arthur at the Moraine Regatta 5K on Sunday, August 2, 2026! Whether you’re chasing a personal best or taking a scenic morning stroll with the family, this timed race offers an unbeatable course through the lush Sunken Garden Trail.

As part of the annual Moraine State Park Regatta, your participation supports our mission to promote eco-recreation and preserve the natural beauty of our park. After you cross the finish line, stay for the full Regatta experience—featuring local vendors, water sports, and nature-themed activities for all ages.

Parking

Pleasant Valley Beach, South Shore Parking is easy and free! Follow the "Moraine State Park Regatta" and "Moraine Regatta 5k" signs to the main Pleasant Valley Beach parking lot.

Race Details 

New for 2026, we're using the course from the Winterfest 5k. This course starts at the Pleasant Valley Beach area parking lot, then goes onto the Sunken Garden Trail to see gorgeous views of the lake, and then back towards the main regatta area. The 5k is a combination road and trail race. 

Pricing Structure

• Registration open date until May 1st
  • $10 - 17 and Under
  • $20 - 18+
• May 2nd through July 1st
  • $15 - 17 and Under
  • $25 - 18+
• July 2nd through July 26th 
  • $20 - 17 and Under
  • $30 - 18+
• July 27th through August 2nd
  • $30 - 17 and Under
  • $35 - 18+

Registration Perks

Register early to snag our exclusive 2026 commemorative t-shirt! Each year features a brand-new custom design.

Guarantee your size: Register by July 1st.
***Note: After July 1st, shirts are first-come, first-served while supplies last.

Awards

We celebrate speed across every generation! Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in the following age brackets:

• 17 and Under
• 18 – 29
• 30 – 45
• 46 – 60
• 61+

Event Schedule - August 2

• 7:30 AM: Packet Pickup opens at the Information Tent.
• 8:30 AM: Race Start.
• 10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony at the Main Stage.

Come celebrate the beauty of Moraine and enjoy a day of fitness and fun!

FAQs

Is race-day registration available?

We strongly recommend registering early in order to get your size t-shirt, but if you're more of a last-minute person, we can accommodate race-day registration.

What else is going on at the Moraine State Park Regatta?

Check out our website for the complete list of events for the premiere, all-ages, eco-recreational event in the Southwestern PA region. We aim to promote Moraine State Park and all that it has to offer through the Regatta. 

The 2026 Moraine Regatta 5k course is new! It starts in the parking lot area of the Pleasant Valley Beach area, goes onto the Sunken Garden Trail with some great views of the lake, and then loops back towards the main regatta area. The race is a combination trail race and road race.