2026 Banana Split Celebration 5K Banana Run

We are ready to count down to the 25th Freedom 5K on the USA 250th anniversary, July 4th 2026! Registration will be live the weekend of 2/14/26. We sold out last year thus sign up early. We will reserve a few "heart hero" race day entries if we reach our cap of 500 live entries before race day with details to follow as we near July 4th. We had a record 516 signups including the virtual category last year! We will create a store for you to order a shirt if your size sells out. Early registration fee is $17.76 till March 31st, then $20 till June 30th, then $25, except 19/under & 65/over remains $20. We will be using t-shirt inventory on the website platform, you can choose "no shirt" for a 2$ discount.

Kids Sparkler for ages 10 & under. Register your young sprinter after/during the 5K, 10$ per kid by the soccer field lawn. Several heats will be held as kids are available.

Early packet pick up & in person registration 7/3 from Noon-5pm at Gingerbreadman Running store (5142 Rt 30, Suite 165; Greensburg, PA). Door prizes will be inserted into the goody bags so look inside when you get home !

***Wave starts will be used again. ** Plan for race day is National anthem followed by race instructions at 08:25; 4 wave starts: Wave #1- 08:30, runners sub 24 min pace; Wave #2- 0830 + 90sec, runners 24-28 min pace; Wave #3 0830 + 180 sec, runners >28 min pace; Wave #4 0830 + 240 sec, walkers. If you are going to "run a little" please sign up as a runner or let us know when you finish to re-classify you.

The course is out and back. PLEASE stay to right half of the trail especially in the tunnel and around its curve to avoid any collisions with potential bikers. Water station is located before the 1 mile mark going out & after the 2 mile mark on the way back, please try to get your cups tossed into the barrels downstream. NO running on train tracks please & stay on the main part of the overpass bridges. We cross one not-so-busy intersection & the city will provide traffic horses but please glance to be sure no vehicles are trying to go around the barriers.

Teams need to be registered by 7/3 !!

Awards: Top 3 male & female runners by gun time so make sure you are in the 1st wave if you're speedy! Other awards are chip timed: Top male & female masters runner (age 40+) by chip time & Top 3 walkers male/female by chip time; Runners/Walkers age group awards are all chip time as there are waves but all walkers should be in the final wave. Age groups: Runners top 3: 15/under, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70+; Walkers top 3: 20-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+; (all 19/under walkers will receive a small gift to be determined later)

Keep checking back for further updates

5K Run & Walk, starts & finishes at Lynch Field, (526 New Alexandria Rd, Greensburg, PA). Benefits the American Heart Association. Team categories available. Overall & age group prizes. Timing by Gingerbreadman Running. Race day registration at Lynch Field 7:15-8:15AM. Should the race be canceled due to COVID-19 or other crisis , refunds will be given. If race date is moved to a later day, refund is optional if you cannot attend.

Can't make it?? Run the Freedom Virtual 5K this year, complete your race anytime from 7/1-7/31, upload your time to runsignup.com & shirt can be picked up at Gingerbreadman running store in Greensburg starting approximately 1 week after race day, check back for further details.

Past results 2018-2025: Runsignup.com; 2010-2017: Smileymiles.com; 2002-2009: Runhigh.com

Join us for the 6th Annual Mike Reese Memorial Roast, Run and Family Fun Event!

Meet at Pavilion 1 in Mammoth Park

9:00am - T-shirt and info up for pre-registered guests. Walk up registration also available

10:00am - Walk/Run starts

Snacks and beverages will be available as runners finish.

11:30am - Lunch will be served - Kurt Rumbaugh will be back with a roasted pig, kielbasa, sauerkraut and special sauces! Along with other favorites from Giannelli's!

Musical entertainment will be provided!

We will start the day with a 5K around Mammoth Park. After the run, you will be treated to a pig roast with all the fixin's, drinks, beer, raffles, fun, games and MORE! One price donation! - $50 per adult and $25 for under 21. Additional donations will be accepted at the event.

Race T-Shirts will be included in registration until June 11th. Additional shirts can be purchased at the event (if available).

This run will not be officially timed. It’s a FUN run!

A foundation in Mike’s honor and memory has been established to ensure youth have the tools, resources and opportunities to thrive. The late PA Representative, Mike Reese, was passionate about youth development activities and especially youth sports. Please consider attending and/or supporting this 4th annual event! Mike Reese Memorial Fund - Click here to visit the website to learn more!

Mission Statement of the Mike Reese Memorial Fund - To advance youth athletics from the ground up to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate in a sport that they have interest in.

Come join us during our 2025 Slickville Community Days celebration! The August 9th 5k race is a challenging backcountry route with several hills leading to the "coal mine climb" up the slate mound past the famous Slickville sign that overlooks the town. The 2-mile walk is a much gentler course through town for the first half and returning to the finish on the Westmoreland Heritage Trail where you can watch the runners in their attempt to reach the summit of the race. Be sure to sign up early to guarantee receipt of an event sports shirt in your preferred size.

After completing the run/walk, all participants will be treated to a complimentary pancake breakfast with locally sourced genuine maple syrup courtesy of the Slickville Community Church and Maple Lodge.

Registration is open on race day from 7:00 AM to 8:15 AM. The run/walk begins at 8:30 AM. An awards ceremony will follow around 9:30 but feel free to stay or come back later to check out the other events including a car show, craft and food booths, children's activities, a cow patty bingo and musical entertainment throughout the day and evening. A fireworks display will take place shortly after dark.

Everyone has been touched by mental illness in some way--either through our own struggle or through witnessing the struggle of a friend or family member. Please help put an end to the stigma of mental illness by joining us for the 6th Torrance Trot (benefitting the Torrance State Hospital-Patient Fund). Awards will be given to the top overall male/female finisher and top finisher in each age group.

Together, as a community, we will no longer stand for judgment and we will recognize that ALL people deserve to live their best possible

LAST DAY TO ORDER A SHIRT IS AUGUST 7th, 2026

There will also be a free Kid's fun run (ages 9 and under, begins at 0830) and all participants will receive a participation medal. We will have a limited amount of kid's size t-shirts available as well for $5.00. If you are interested in having your child participate in the fun run please call: Susannah at 724-459-4675 (you can still sign up race day, but this preregistering will help us with planning). In addition to the fun run there will also be face painting, games and other activities during/after the race...

RACE DAY REGISTRATION IS $25.00 (T-SHIRT NOT GUARANTEED)

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of 9/11 and those who've served our nations since. We activate & unite communities and empower local veterans, active duty, first responders, and families of the fallen.

TMF is proud to partner with GORUCK again with rucking divisions at every run. Rucking is a sport based on special forces training in which participants walk or run while carrying weighted rucksacks. All participants registered for the GORUCK division will earn this year's exclusive TMF GORUCK patch. Learn more about GORUCK here.