Marathons and Races
Tango Adventure Race - 2026
August 1, 2026
BE THE ADVENTURE! The Tango is back for its 20th year on Saturday, August 1, 2026!
Each year the excitement of the Kinzua Tango gathers hundreds of locals and visiting racers as well as their supporting family and friends. Visitors arrive the day before the event and stay throughout the weekend to enjoy the event, live music, and food as well as our beautiful town.
Challenge yourself by participating in the Y's annual Tango Adventure Race. Running, swimming, biking, orienteering and canoeing are all part of this amazing adventure! The race can be completed solo, complete (two people running it together completing each leg together), or in a relay team of up to 6 people. Visit our Kinzua Tango Website for more information.
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Race Details:
Distance Running - The 13.1-mile course starts at the YMCA in Warren, Pennsylvania and leads
you along the scenic Allegheny River.
Biking - This 10.6 mile ride consists of paved roads and mid-level technical mountain biking. Approximately 80% of the ride is trail. Plan to use mountain bikes/gravel bikes. Road bikes are NOT recommended. Look
out for wild turkeys and whitetail deer.
Swimming - The next leg will give you a chance to cool off during the 2.2-mile swim. Swim fins and resting will be permitted. All teams must have a safety canoe or kayak accompanying them.
Orienteering - Time for a trek on foot through Cornplanter Country. Well-marked points will be located over a rugged 6+ mile course.
Speed Running - Running 4 miles from Kinzua Beach to the Kinzua Dam. Finishes at the tailwaters.
Canoeing - 8-mile paddle from the tailwaters to Point Park in Warren. Must supply own canoe
NOTE: **All race teams are responsible for the delivery of their equipment to the Kinzua Beach Transition Point and canoes to the Kinzua Dam tailwaters.
*Pre-race:
The pre-race events will be held at the Warren YMCA, 212 Lexington Avenue, Warren, Pa. on Friday, July 31st. The pre-race team check-in & expo will begin at 6:00 pm and the informational meeting at 7:00 pm.
*Post-race:
Festivities and awards ceremony will be held at the finish area at Point Park in Warren where there will be food, music, and fun for the entire family!
Divisions:
Solo: One person, completing every event!
Two-Person Complete: Two-person Tango where each person competes in all events together.
Relay: Up to 2-6 people may compete (pairs are required for canoe and orienteering legs of the Tango)
Special Team Divisions:
Corporate: All members must be actively employed by the same company with the exception of one (1) team member.
Corporate Community: Sponsorship by corporate without employee requirements.
Women's Relay: All team members must be women.
Open: Any combination of participants who do not qualify in the other team categories will be in the open relay division.
*Parental or guardian release signature required along with CEO approval for any participant under 16 years of age.
Registration: Coming soon!
2022 Tango Results
2023 Tango Results
Team Finder: If you want to be part of a team and need help, contact Chris Dolan at (814) 726-0110 x1121 or email chris@warrenymca.org or call Thad at (814) 726-0110 x1110
Basic Orienteering Class - Get Ready to TANGO!
Register for a FREE orienteering class and learn how to navigate and find points using a topographic map and compass. Geared toward TANGO participants or those interested in learning basic orienteering. Participants will meet at Rimrock Trail picnic area (North end of parking area) in the Allegheny National Forest. Participants must bring a compass, water, and a pencil. Participants should wear clothing and shoes appropriate for walking/running in wooded area. Plan for approximately 45-60 minutes of instruction, followed by approximately 90 minutes of practical orienteering within the Rimrock area. Practical, guided exercises can be done with the instructor, or individually if attendees are confident in the their skills and simply seeking practice or a 'refresher'.
No cost to attend, but pre-registration is required to reserve a spot. Three class dates to choose from. Open to everyone...TANGO or not!
Date(s)/Time:
2026 Dates TBA'd
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Call the YMCA, stop-in, or online.
Instructor: Toby Angove
Superkwik Half-Marathon Challenge
Race Date: TBA'd
Time: Race begins at 9:00 am at Kinzua Beach, Allegheny Reservoir, Rt. 59, Warren
Registration:
Online Registration:
Day of Race Registration:
8:00-8:45 am at Kinzua Beach starting area.
Cost:
TRANSPORTATION: Runners are asked to be dropped off at the start at Kinzua Beach. Please do not leave a vehicle at the starting line. If absolutely necessary, limited bus transportation will be provided from the Warren YMCA to the Kinzua Beach start line. This bus will leave the YMCA promptly at 8:00 am. Runners needing this service must reserve a seat by October 1st, as indicated on the race application.
*3-hour cap on finishing the race.
Course Description:
One of the most beautiful, scenic races in Northwest Pennsylvania! Located within the Allegheny National Forest, this half marathon race will begin at 9:00 am at Kinzua Beach and proceeds on Route 59 approximately 4 miles toward the Kinzua Dam. Runners will enjoy the scenic view as they run across the dam and then turn left down a steep decline toward Hemlock Avenue. The rolling hills of Hemlock Avenue will take runners approximately 6 miles into the city of Warren, along Pennsylvania Avenue, where they will continue to a left on Irvine Street and then a right on Lexington Avenue. A final left turn onto Carver Street and a right turn to the finish line behind War Memorial Field/YMCA.
Note: Five water stations will be located approximately every 2 - 2 1/2 miles throughout the course with the final station at mile eleven. (The 3rd station will provide Gatorade.)
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