On the Dam Trail: Quemahoning Relay Race
About the race
Along the pine-lined shores of Quemahoning Reservoir, the On the Dam Trail Race blends beauty, grit, and grassroots spirit. The name Quemahoning comes from a Delaware Native American phrase meaning “a lick in the pines”.
The event gives runners a half dozen ways to take it on, with the signature 50K tackling two full loops around the reservoir and dam. Go solo or recruit your trail crew and conquer it as a relay team of two or four.
Race proceeds help local children attend Camp Harmony church camps, while also supporting the Johnstown Running Club’s grassroots mission to grow running and outdoor recreation throughout the region.
Aid stations and celebration
Well-stocked aid stations and relay exchange points keep runners fueled and supported along the way.
Camp Harmony hosts a post-race bonfire and campfire-style feast, giving runners the chance to relax, swap stories, and celebrate the day’s effort under the trees.
Race start and check-in
Race day check-in begins 7:00 AM, with the start at 8:00 AM.
Venue and camping
All races begin at Camp Harmony, a serene woodland retreat that serves as race headquarters, packet pickup, and the start/finish celebration zone.
Stay onsite Friday night with tent camping or rustic cabins just 100 yards from the start line. Onsite shower facilities are available afterward.
For questions regarding overnight accommodations, contact Camp Harmony via email [email protected] or call 814-798-5885.
Race questions
For race questions, please contact the race director via email [email protected]
Cancellation policy
Refunds will not be given after January 1st, 2027. Bib race transfers will be allowed until race day.
The course
50K
30K
10K
The course runs through pine forest around Quemahoning Reservoir and the dam, with rolling hills, shaded valleys, rocky stretches and a few stream crossings. The 50K is two full laps around the reservoir and dam. Relay exchange points are placed along the course.
Relay leg lengths
4-Person Relay
- Leg 1 - 9 Miles
- Leg 2 - 8 Miles
- Leg 3 - 7 miles
- Leg 4 - 10 miles
Race weekend schedule
Location
City insight: Hooversville
Hooversville is a borough in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, part of the Johnstown metropolitan area, with 626 residents at the 2020 census. The climate is humid continental, with warm, humid summers and snowy winters, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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