Life Run 5K/10K & Fun Walk

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

The Mercy Center for Women is excited to announce our 6th annual Pedal for Mercy cycling event! This fundraiser will take place on Sat., Sept. 12, 2026, and begin and end at Penn Shore Winery and Vineyards. Cyclists will have three route choices to choose from. All routes will run through the beautiful and scenic North East, Pa. countryside. Food, drink, and entertainment will be provided at Penn Shore Winery and Vineyards at the conclusion of the ride.

All proceeds from this event will benefit the mission of the Mercy Center for Women. Mercy Center for Women is a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is committed to enhancing the dignity of each person it serves through the healing of body, mind and spirit.

Itinerary:

7:00 a.m. until 8:00 a.m. Registration

8:15 a.m. Prayer and welcome

8:30 a.m. 50-mile start

9:00 a.m. 25-mile start

9:15 a.m. 12-mile start

12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Post-ride lunch and celebration! A catered lunch, drinks, and live music will be provided.

All routes begin and end at Penn Shore Winery and Vineyards (10225 East Lake Road North East, PA 16428). Ample parking is available at this location.

Take advantage of our early bird registration for $50 and receive a free Pedal for Mercy 2026 t-shirt! This is available until July 31st- Regular registration begins on August 1st at $60 per rider. Your registration will include event participation, catered lunch, snacks, live entertainment and wine samples at Penn Shore. Online registration is only available through Sept. 10th. Registration will be available in-person the day of the event.

Sign-in or sign-up to navigate your ride at Ride with GPS.

12 mile map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43566021

25 mile map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/43563209

50 mile map: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/42902459

If you’ve done a traditional 5K, you know they can be a bit lackluster. But the BUBBLE RUN™ is like running through Willy Wonkas’ factory. Clad in white t-shirts, adults, kids and strollers run, walk, dance and play across up to 3 miles of absolute fun! Waves start every 3-5 minutes. Participants will run through the Foam Bogs where there is enough colored foam to cover you from head to toe!

Bubble-teers will also be there to help make sure you get your share of the frothy goodness. Each one of the Foam Bogs is represented by different colored foam. So what if you should accidentally “taste the whimsey?” They don’t taste as great as they are fun, but not to worry. The foam is 100% safe.

Event details and schedule

Please plan on arriving 30-45 minutes prior to your wave start to give yourself plenty of time to park, get your Bubble RUN™ swag, check in if needed, and to get situated.

Please be prompt for your Heat.

Once your heat has started, (the heat is the time you registered for) small waves will be released every 60-90 seconds. Your physical start time is based on a first come-first serve basis, so naturally you will start earlier if you enter the start chute earlier. The last wave within your heat will go out 30 minutes after your scheduled heat (i.e., if your registered heat is for 8AM, the last wave in your heat will leave at 8:30AM).

Bring some extra cash for parking and SWAG!

After you park, bring some extra cash! You'll want to check out our super sweet Bubble RUN store for t-shirts, tutus, and more!

There may be a parking charge of up to $20 for the event that is handled by the venue. With THOUSANDS of smiles present on race day, please have exact change and please don't cut your time too short before the race starts. Cram as many bubblers (legally) into your car to save some cash money money!