Race Date: Saturday, October 10, 2026
Time: Race begins at 9:00 am at Kinzua Beach, Allegheny Reservoir, Rt. 59, Warren
Registration: Open thru Saturday October 10th.
Registration Form: Download, print and submit.
Online Registration: Open thru October 9th
Day of Race Registration:
8:00-8:45 am at the Kinzua Beach starting area.
Cost: $50.00 per runner
T-shirts: Long sleeve T-shirts guaranteed to runners who register before October 1, 2026. Register early!
Race Packets: Available to pick-up at the Warren Y on Friday, October 9th or at the race start area on Saturday, October 10th
Awards: Prizes will be awarded for the first male and female runner to reach Kinzua Dam (which occurs shortly after the mile 4 marker), for the first male and female finishers, and for the top three overall finishers in each division:
Male/Female: 19-29/30-39/40-49/50-59/60-69/70-+
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.
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 proceed approximately 4 miles on Route 59 toward the Kinzua Dam. Runners will enjoy the scenic view as they run across the majestic Allegheny Reservoir Kinzua Dam and proceed 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 will end this scenic half-marathon challenge.
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.) *3-hour cap on finishing the race.
BE THE ADVENTURE! The Tango is back for its 21st year on Saturday, August 7, 2027!
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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Distance Running - The 13.1-mile course starts at the YMCA in Warren, Pennsylvania and leads
you along the scenic Allegheny River.
Biking - This 13+ 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 4.5 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:
Friday, August 6th: The pre-race events will be held at the Warren YMCA, 212 Lexington Avenue, Warren, Pa. on Friday, August 6th. 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 Bent Run Brewing Co. 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 RelayTeam 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.
Fees: Commit, register early and save!
Solo:
Early - March 31st $100.00
Apr. 1st - June 30th: $150.00
July 1st - Race Day: $200.00
Two-Person Complete:
Early - March 31st $125.00
Apr. 1st - June 30th: $200.00
July 1st - Race Day: $250.00
Relay:
Early - March 31st $175.00
Apr. 1st - June 30th: $250.00
July 1st - Race Day: $300.00
Waiver: (Must be signed and submitted prior to race day by all participants): Kinzua Country Tango Waiver
Past Tango Results: Visit Kinzua Tango Website
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
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. No navigational or orienteering experience required.
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 (map, compass familiarization, terrain features, pace count, etc.), followed by approximately 90 minutes of practical orienteering; navigating and finding points within the Rimrock area.
Maps and instructional handouts will be provided. 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:
Check back in 2027!
Cost: FREE
Location: Classes will start / end at Picnic Area (North end of Rim Rock Parking Area)
Allegheny National Forest (accessible via SR-59 on Forest Road 454)
Registration: Pre-registration is required. Call the YMCA, stop-in, or online.
Equipment Required: Compass, pencil, and water source.
NOTE: If using a digital compass (i.e., Garmin) Toby will gladly teach the application and employment to navigate using this app, but user must fully understand how to turn on, calibrate, and use prior to class.
Instructor: Toby Angove
Instructor Email: tobyangove13@gmail.com