A 2-mile, 5K or 8K run on Thanksgiving Day to support boys and girls Cross Country and Indoor/Outdoor Track & Field teams for three seasons! The course begins and ends at the Pennsylvania Military Museum.
Join the Nittany Valley Half Marathon—a scenic 13.1-mile race through Happy Valley, PA! This annual event supports Centre Volunteers in Medicine and welcomes runners of all levels. Volunteers needed!
Join us for the 2026 Happy Valley Comic and Collectible Convention—a vibrant celebration of comics, gaming, and pop culture! Enjoy panels, meet creators, and explore an artist alley packed with unique art and merchandise. Whether you’re a fan or a casual visitor, there’s something for everyone!
On the weekend of March 15-17, 2024, the top girls basketball teams in the state will meet in Happy Valley to battle it out for the 6th Annual Pennsylvania Middle School Basketball Championship.
On March 21–22, top boys’ basketball teams will compete in Happy Valley for the 6th Annual Pennsylvania Middle School Basketball Championship.
Rothrock by UTMB™ is the newest stop on the UTMB World Series and the second event on the Eastern side of the United States, joining Grindstone Running Festival by UTMB®. The inaugural edition will take place May 16–17, 2026 in Rothrock State Forest, just outside State College, Pennsylvania (Happy Valley).
The event features 50km and 25km distances that build on the legacy of the Rothrock Trail Challenge, established in 2009.
IRONMAN 70.3 PA HV is an exhilarating half-distance triathlon that challenges athletes with a 1.2-mile swim, 56-mile bike ride, and 13.1-mile run. Set in the scenic landscape of central Pennsylvania, this event fosters community spirit and camaraderie among competitors. Participants will experience the thrill of racing while enjoying local support along the course.
Sports Destination Management, the leading publication serving sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism industry, has announced its 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, recognizing events that have made significant contributions to local and national economies.
Among the honorees is the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North American Championship, hosted in State College and Centre County, Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA), the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB), Penn State University, and regional community partners.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) and the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA) today announced a multi-year contract extension that will see Centre County and a portion of Clinton County host the IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley, PA triathlon through 2029.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) is looking for a Director of Sales to join our team! We are seeking a relationship-driven, results-oriented professional who is excited to help a mission-driven organization grow and bring new opportunities to Happy Valley.
Sports Destination Management, the leading publication serving sports event planners and tournament directors in the sports tourism industry, has announced its 2026 Champions of Economic Impact in Sports Tourism, recognizing events that have made significant contributions to local and national economies.
Among the honorees is the 2026 IRONMAN 70.3 Pennsylvania Happy Valley North American Championship, hosted in State College and Centre County, Pennsylvania, in partnership with the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA), the Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB), Penn State University, and regional community partners.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) and the Happy Valley Sports & Entertainment Alliance (HVSEA) today announced a multi-year contract extension that will see Centre County and a portion of Clinton County host the IRONMAN® 70.3® Pennsylvania Happy Valley, PA triathlon through 2029.
The Happy Valley Adventure Bureau (HVAB) is looking for a Director of Sales to join our team! We are seeking a relationship-driven, results-oriented professional who is excited to help a mission-driven organization grow and bring new opportunities to Happy Valley.
