The Ford City 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile

Name: The Ford City 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile
Start: 2026-07-04T13:00:00Z

The The Ford City 5K and Kids 1/2 Mile is a 5k, kids, running, and trail running event held on Saturday, July 4, 2026. It is located at 4th Avenue in Ford City, Pennsylvania.

Date:: Sat, Jul 04, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Location:: 4th Avenue
Ford City, Pennsylvania
16226
United States
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Links:: facebook.com Register at raceroster.com
Tags:: 5k Kids Run Trail

General: The Ford City 5k and 1/2 Mile Kids Race will be held on July 4th, 2026 at Ford City Memorial Park, 800 Block of 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226. The 5k begins at 9am and the 1/2 Mile Kids Race begins at 10:15am at the same location.

Street Parking is available throughout town, but especially on 3rd Avenue near the trail. See our Facebook page leading up to race day for additional parking information.

Results will be posted on runhigh.com

June 1st is the last day to register to be guaranteed a shirt.

Race Route is a certified 5k loop that begins and ends in front of the Ford City Memorial Park. The course is flat and ideal for walkers as well as runners looking to set a new personal best time. The 1/2 mile kids race will be a flat out-and-back course.

Festivities: The races will be followed by an awards ceremony. Race festivities include food and drink vendors, live music by the Jentz Band, and kids' activities. The races occur during Ford City's Annual Heritage Festival, a multi-day festival featuring various events, vendors, and food.

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