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THON 2026 kicks off as thousands of Penn State students dance for a cure

It's a weekend of excitement and celebration as THON 2026 officially kicks off inside the Bryce Jordan Center.

How much do you know about Thon, Penn State’s dance marathon? Try our quiz

Thon Weekend 2026 is underway at Penn State, where hundreds of student dancers will stand on their feet for nearly two days to raise money for childhood cancer research and care.

Meet the Penn State Lehigh Valley students dancing in THON this weekend in University Park

THON Weekend 2026 officially begins when the dancers stand at 6 p.m. Friday and ends on at 4 p.m. Sunday. Bryce Jordan Center at the University Park campus in State College hosts the event.

On(Wordle) State: The Ultimate City of THON Word Guessing Game

Keeping your brain stimulated over the span of 46 hours can be a hard thing to do. The line dances, live performances, and holding letters all keep the body active while the mind slowly loses power. Here at Onward State, we care about your mental stimulation. We’ve created THON-inspired wordles to keep those in the Bryce Jordan Center from losing it, as they deserve a nice brain break. As a refresher, there are three different colored tiles the …

State College Leaders Proclaim 'City of THON,' Offer Support to Kick Off Annual Dance Marathon at Bryce Jordan Center

Just before the start of THON 2026 on Friday, State College Mayor Ezra Nanes, along with Borough Manager Tom Fountaine and his wife, Tamara, took the stage at the Bryce Jordan Center to offer support for the Penn State student-run philanthropy’s 54th annual dance marathon.  Nanes once again declared State College as the “City of THON” for the entire 46 hours that the dancers will stand in their efforts to raise money and awareness for pediatric …

HC At PSU Editors Predict The THON National Performance

It’s almost time to dance, Penn State! THON Weekend 2026 is right around the corner, where students’ fundraising efforts culminate in a 46-hour no-sitting and no-sleeping dance marathon. With THON Weekend also comes the national performance.Each year, the National Performance is headlined by an artist who is not revealed until they come on stage. Last year, The Fray rocked the Bryce Jordan Center with their hits like “How to Save a Life” and “Yo…