Waterford, Pennsylvania · Thursday, July 16, 2026
The 2026 Waterford Summer Sizzler 5K & 1 Mile Fun Run is a 1 miles, 5k, fun run, and running event held on Thursday, July 16, 2026. It is located at 72 South Park Row in Waterford, Pennsylvania.
At Waterford Park, PA
We at Mount Pleasant are excited to offer The Mount Pleasant Challenge again! This challenging course has hundreds of feet of vertical change, which will test your abilities!
Everyone who registers before September 22nd will receive a lightweight, roomy, highly breathable, moisture-wicking tee shirt! The kid's event is just $5 and the first 30 participants will receive a FREE tee shirt!
Spacious Skies is a Cross Country race hosted by the Gladitz Family at the St Boniface cross country course . the race is for kids from 1st thru 8th grades . Awards will be presented to the top 10 finishers in each category (Grades 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 Boys and Girls). All 1st thru 4th graders will run a 1 mile course and all 5th thru 8th graders will run a 2 mile course . Awards will be presented to the top 10 runners in each race . Timing will be provided by BigWhiteTrailer .We ask that all runners arrive 30 min before there race start time . We will be doing team awards again this year . Team awards will be given to the top two finishing teams for boys and girls 5th-8th grade and and 1st-4th.
Join us for 3.1 miles on
Sunday., August 30, 2026 – 8 a.m.
5K Run/Walk for Women @ Penn State Behrend
Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a novice runner or a couch potato up for a challenge, the Women’s Engagement Council’s 5K Run/Walk for Women is a safe place to stretch your legs, find your wings and accomplish your personal fitness goals with the support and encouragement of women just like you. The Run for Women, a Penn State Behrend Women’s Engagement Council event, gives women the rare opportunity to be the front runners and cross the finish line first. Regardless of your age or ability, we hope you’ll gather your friends, family, and colleagues to revel in the immense empowerment of a women’s 5K! Note that participation in this event is open to all regardless of sex or gender.
Sweet Reward
Need more incentive to toe the line at the Run for Women 5K at Penn State Behrend? How about Penn State’s world-famous Berkey Creamery Ice Cream at the post-race party. This sweet treat – courtesy of Penn State Behrend Athletics Program — will be the perfect way to cool down and refuel while you kick back and chill with all your new running friends.
Details, details
Location: Penn State Behrend’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC), 5350 Technology Drive (top of Jordan Road).
Parking: Burke Parking Deck (Technology Drive), AMIC lot, Junker Center.
Please be sure your email address is correct to get parking maps, course maps, last minute race instructions, and a code for packet pickup!
Run or walk
There will be no official walk division or walk awards, entrants may run, walk or do a little of both. Please note that those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult, however the adult is not required to participate.
Registration/T-Shirts
The entry fee for the 5K is $25. This price includes a women’s-fit race t-shirt (shirts run true to size, but if you like a little more room, order a size up). Students in grades K-college are $15 with a shirt. There is a $5 discount if you don’t want a shirt. Register online at behrend.psu.edu/wec.
Day-of-race registration and packet pickup on race morning at AMIC from 6:30 to 7:30 a.m. Note: T-shirts will not be available for late/day-of-race entries. You must pre-register by 8/8/25 to get a shirt.
The Course
The 3.1-mile course starts at Behrend’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC) on Technology Drive, loops through Knowledge Park on closed roads, and returns to finish in front of the AMIC building.
The Race Director
Heather Cass has been running and racing in the Erie area for more than 25 years. She founded the Her Times Women’s 5K, which she directed for 15 years at Presque Isle State Park.
Timing/Results
Timing by Big White Trailer Timing. Results will be posted shortly after the race. Awards (for women) will be distributed at an awards table when results are complete. Results will be posted at bigwhitetrailer.com
Awards
The top three women overall, top master, and the top three women in each of the following age groups will receive awards: 8 & under, 9-12, 13-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-70, 70+
Pre-race packet pick-up
Early packet pickup will be held on FRIDAY, Aug. 28, from 4-6 p.m. at Penn State Behrend’s Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Center (AMIC), 5350 Technology Drive (off Jordan Road) in Harborcreek. There will be signs posted. These are the only times you’ll be able to pick up at Behrend before race morning. You CAN pick up your packet on race day morning though!
*** Be sure your email address is correct when you sign up to get last minute race instructions and a code for packet pickup!
Race Proceeds
Proceeds from this race will support Behrend students and programming that promotes women and allies of women.
Disability Services
Penn State encourages persons with disabilities to participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please contact Race Director Heather Cass at [email protected] or call 814-898-6419 at least two weeks prior to the start of the program to allow sufficient time to effectively meet your access needs.
Keep in Touch
Like “RunForWomen5KatPSB” on and “PSBwomenscouncil” on Facebook.
Learn more about the Women’s Engagement Council at www.behrend.psu.edu/wec
Join us for the final race of the 2026 Into the Woods trail run series! Wind your way through six miles of trails, fields, and boardwalk to go the distance. The race will be chip-timed.
Sign up now to guarantee your spot and get a runner’s buff the day of the event.
8:00 Check-in and day of registration opens
9:00 6-mile race begins
$35 Pre-registration until October 9. $40 Day of registration. Premiums not guaranteed for day of registrants.
Of course, we'll be sure to have fabulous post-race snacks and beverages to enjoy as we celebrate the final race of the 2026 series!
Kudos to Erie Beer for once again providing post-race beverages!