Higher Ground

About this race

Higher Ground Race Details Join us for Higher Ground in honor of Jarrod Bunk’s belief that the bike community can help build a community in need. This event is brought to you by the locals of Johnstown, the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, and the Community Foundation for the Alleghenies. This will be a scenic tour with opportunities to connect with the natural beauty of the Laurel Highlands and bond with like-minded souls before and after in downtown Johnstown. Event Highlights Grassroots Spirit: Keep the grassroots spirit of Higher Ground with rugged routes throughout Johnstown. Scenic Experience: Expect punchy climbs and path-less-travelled trails. Environmental Wonders: Discover the beauty of the Laurel Highlands and the Allegheny Mountains. Date & Location: October 25, 2026, at 90 Johns St, Johnstown, PA. Available Routes Here are the routes that will be available: Thirty: An out-and-back on the Path of the Flood and Staple Bend Tunnel trails to the Johnstown Flood Memorial Park. Forty: Heads north towards Hinkston Run Reservoir, then east on quiet paved roads to the Johnstown Flood Memorial Park. Sixty: Returns on the Forty route, adding the Rager District climb & descent. Eighty: Includes the Forty route and climbs into the forested Gamelands before returning to Johnstown. Hundo: Combines the Forty route and the Rager District climb & descent. Support & Amenities There will be aid station support, and the start/finish venue will have food and drink available. All riders must check in & out to ensure everyone's safety on the course. Learn More To explore the histor…