Run To Breathe Half Marathon & 5K

CELEBRATE 24 YEARS OF RUNNING WITH US!!

The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department 5K/10K Race is the longest continual and most attended organized race in Beaver County.

One visit to the Borough of Beaver and you’ll see why! Our scenic town boasts broad, tree-lined streets, thriving downtown, and lots of public parks. Beaver is on the National Register of Historic Places and it is named as a “Tree City USA”.

A long stretch of the race course overlooks the majestic Ohio River. Beaver Volunteer Fire Department has been proud to co-sponsor with Heritage Valley Health Systems for the past 20 plus years.

New to last year was the Team Event. If you want to participate in this, the sign up is under the 5K Race option. At the bottom is a box that says would you like to join or create a group/team. By checking yes then it will give you the options to participate in the team event.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00 AM EDT

The annual race/walk/team event is Beaver County’s premier race event and uses a scenic route through the historic neighborhoods of Beaver PA.

Intersections are manned by police, fire fighters, and community volunteers to avoid problems between cars and race participants. For safety reasons, dogs are not permitted.

The 10K race will begin promptly at 8:00am, followed by the toddler trot scheduled for 9am then followed by 5K race/walk/team event at 9:30am.

Start timing might slightly very depending on the 10k race finishing.

Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Friday May 29, 2026 (3:00pm – 7:00pm)

Race Day (6:30-8:45am; 10K registration will close at 7:45am)

@ Beaver Volunteer Fire Department

165 Market Street Beaver, PA 15009

Chip Timing service provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Services (www.smileymiles.com)

Water and fruit will be provided at the Finish Line. Other food venders scheduled to appear.

Awards ceremony will begin as soon as the results are available.

Trophies to 5K & 10K Race

Top three Overall men and women

Masters (40+) male & female

Medals to 5K & 10K Race

Top three men and women in each age group

All children 12 & under

Age groups are:

12 & Under

13-15 years old

16-19 years old

20-24 years old

25-29 years old

30-34 years old

35-39 years old

40-44 years old

45-49 years old

50-54 years old

55-59 years old

60-64 years old

65-69 years old

70 & Over

Adult or Youth Size shirt size guarantee with registration thru Sunday, May 10. 2026.

Walkers

All walkers will be timed as part of the 5K race. No separate awards for walkers, but times will be included in 5K race and will be eligible for 5K age group awards.

Rain Checks & Refunds

In the event of dangerous weather, the race may be delayed, but will be held that day. No refunds issued for any reason.

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...our community lost ours.

In 2009, our connection to our park was exploded. And we've felt (and seen) this yawning chasm in our hearts ever since.

But after 16 years of hard work begging, complaining, and cajoling, in 2025 our li'l bridgey was reborn!

Come join us on a run (or walk) into Riverview Park via what many are calling the "Wonder of Brighton Heights" and "neat": the new Davis Avenue Bridge (LI'L BRIDGEY)! The event is May 30th, 2026 and begins at the Davis side of li'l bridgey, heads into Riverview park, around the Allegheny observatory and back down to finish where it started.

The South Ridge Trail Challenge is the region's premier early summer trail race and the only ultramarathon in North Park. Located on the South Ridge of North Park in Allegheny County, it offers a spectacular array of trails for runners and hikers of all abilities:

• a 5K for everyone, hikers welcome!

• a steady 10K for those looking for a little more climb, hikers also welcome!

• challenge yourself with two loops of the 10K course and (just about) complete 20K (just about a 1/2 marathon)

• a day-long party 50K relay- 5 10K loops let you share your vert with friends (relay teams are 2-5 people)

• a truly intrepid 50K - 5 10K loops covering almost 5000ft of vert. gain that will lead you on a journey from confidence to self-doubt and back again, earning you bragging rights as a finisher of the only 50K race in North Park.

All distances start and finish near the historic North Park swimming pool. Runners and walkers will then make their way up, down, and around the South Ridge Plateau, exploring all the beauty of early summer in Western PA.

START TIMES:

• 50K and 50K Relay - 7:30 am

• 5K - 9:00 am

• 20K - 10:30 am

• 10K - 11:00 am

COURSE CUT-OFF:

50K athletes MUST leave the aid station for their final loop by 3:30pm. NO EXCEPTIONS.

Summer Camp Youth Program

The Get Fit Families 2026 Summer program is open to current Get Fit Families members and those who would like to learn more about the sport of triathlon.

Youth Elite and Youth Age Group Summer Camp Experience:

• Ages: 4 to14

• Location: Zelienople Community Park

• Time: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Cost:

• $425/ Full-day camp per week

• $1,499/ Full-day summer camp - 9 weeks (excluding overnight camp)

• $1,899/ Full-day summer camp - 9 weeks (including overnight camp

Payment plans & multi-child discounts are available; email Joella for details.

Includes all coaching at races and Nationals, with the exception of coaching

at Clermont.

Get Fit Families Junior Elite Summer Training Program:

These will be half and full-day practice sessions for youth and junior elite athletes on the Get Fit Families Triathlon Team who will be training for the summer race season and Youth and Age Group Nationals. These young athletes are permitted to stay at camp all day to work with the younger athletes. Lunch and snacks included.

• Ages:15 to 19

• Dates: June 2 - August 14, 2026

• Time:

• Half-day practices: 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• Full-day practices: 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Cost:

• $425/ Full-day camp per week

• $1,450/ Full-day summer camp - 9 weeks (excluding overnight camp)

• $1,850/ Full-day summer camp - 9 weeks (including overnight camp)

Payment plans & multi-child discounts are available, email Joella for details.

Dates for All Camps:

• June 2-5: Full-day or Full Day or Half Day triathlon or bike/run camp at Zelie Park. 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Drop off. Pick-up at 3:00 PM

• June 8 -10: 3 Full Day or Half-day triathlon or bike/run camp at Zelie Park. 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Drop off. Pick-up

at 12:00 PM or 3:00 PM. Prepare for the Jenny Lee Tri Cup.

• June 11-12: Set-up and practice at Brady’s Run Park: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Please pack your own lunch.

• June 15 to 19: Full and Half-day triathlon or Bike/Run camp at Zelie Park. 7:30 AM Drop off. Pick-up at 12:00 or 3:00 PM. Lunch provided.

• June 22-26: Triathlon Camp and Cross-Country Camp. Drop off for triathlon camp at 7:30 AM. Drop off for UZC Camp is 8:00 AM. Pick up is 3:00 PM.

• June 29 to July 3. Full Day or Half Day Triathlon Camp. Drop off at 7:30 AM and Pick-up at 3:00 PM. Lunch provided.

• July 6-10: Full or Half-day camp at Zelie Park. 7:30 AM Full-day triathlon and bike/run camp at Moraine State Park. 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Drop off. Pick-up at 3:00 PM. Lunch provided.

• July 13 to 17: Full-day triathlon and bike/run camp at Moraine State Park. 7:30 AM to 8:00 AM Drop off. Pick-up at

3:00 PM. Lunch provided.

• July 21 to 24: Overnight or Day Camp Location: Pine Valley Camp, Ellwood City, PA. Adjacent to Brush Creek Park and a short bike ride to Riverside High School. Great roads to bike on, a track at Riverside High School to use. The camp has a nice pool and beautiful cabins. Best of all, we will make all the food at camp, so the kids will eat great all week.

• July 27 to 29, half-day triathlon camp. NATIONALS WEEK. Zelie Park. Drop off at 7:45, pick up at 12:00.

• August 4 to 7: Half-day triathlon or bike/run camp at Zelie Park. 7:30 AM Drop off. Pick-up at 12:00 PM. Lunch is not provided this week

• August 10 to 14: Full-Day Ultimate Zelie Challenge Camp

GFF Cross Country Camp

• Age: 5 to 18

• Dates: June 22-June 26, 2026

• Time: 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Location: Zelienople Community Park

• Cost:

• $180/ 4 days Full Day, lunch included

Overnight Triathlon Camp: New Location, New Week, @ Pine Valley Camp

Includes lodging, meals, coaching by the GFF Staff. Use of the camp facilities, including the pool, trails, and lodge. There will be a girl's cabin and a boy's cabin area. Registration for the overnight camp will open January 20. The camp will focus on skills and necessary training for nationals. There will be an emphasis on open water swimming skills, cycling skills, running prep, visualization, and transitions. This will also be a team bonding and building week for the athletes. Pine Valley is located adjacent to Brush Creek Park. It's a short bike ride to Riverside High School. This will be a fun week of training, but most of all the amenities of a true summer camp.

• Dates: July 21 to 24: Pine Valley Camp. There is also a day-camp option. Drop-off on Tuesday between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. Pick-up Friday the 17th by 5:00 PM. Day campers will start on Tuesday with drop-off at 10:00 AM and pick-up between 4:00 and 5:00 PM. Lunch provided for day campers.

• Time: all day and overnight. Day camp available.

• Location: Pine Valley Camp

• Cost: $600 Overnight Camp and $300 for Day Campers

Moraine State Park Triathlon Camp

• Ages: 4-18

• Dates: July 13-17, 2026

• Time: Drop-off at 7:30 to 8:00 AM and pick-up at 3:00 to 3:30 PM

• Location: Pleasant Valley Beach Moraine State Park

• Cost: $375 for the week.

The Ultimate Zelie Challenge Youth Camp

Obstacle courses, kids’ strength training, hiking, running, swimming, mud run challenges and more. This is a fun camp for all kids to enjoy.

This also includes your entry into the Ultimate Zelie Challenge event (August 23). Contact Zachary Baker at [email protected] for more information.

• Ages: 5 to 14

• Dates: August 10 to 14, 2026

• Time: 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

• Location: Zelienople Community Park

• Cost: $250/ week

Youth Age Group

Who is this for? Youth ages ten and under. This is for experienced athletes or those just starting the sport. They will focus on swim stroke development, building speed and endurance in the swim and the bike and bike handling skills while having fun in a competitive but supportive environment. We also believe these young athletes should have the goal of racing at Youth Nationals. Most of all, triathlon and summer camp should be fun.

Youth Elites-in-Training

11–14-year old’s: Who is this for? This is for all athletes preparing to participate in the draft legal Youth and Junior Elite races in the years to come. These athletes will get the opportunity to train with their older teammates to prepare them for their future success in draft legal racing. These athletes will also have the focus of racing at Youth Nationals and the goal of being in the Top 10 at Nationals. Swim stroke development, bike handling skills and a focus on running fast off the bike while having fun in a team environment.

Youth and Junior Elites and Summer Collegiate Athletes

13–21-year old’s: Who is this for? This is for all athletes racing at the draft legal Youth and Junior Elite level and traveling to the draft legal races. These athletes will receive extra training sessions, and more time spent with Level I and Level II Coaches. Sessions will focus on the demands of racing at the Youth and Junior Elite Level. This also includes assistance in preparing to talk to collegiate coaches and the set-up of documents to present to colleges.

Price includes: all pool rental fees, all camps, (except the overnight camp), all summer training weeks, all coaching at races with the exception of Clermont and Sarasota. All coaching at the Cycling Oval, open water Monday night swims at Moraine and significant discounts on all GFF events.

A distance night in Pittsburgh!

Join the Pittsburgh Track Club for our annual track meet celebrating the local running community with elite High School races and open races for all.

A final meet schedule will be released as we get closer to the event based on the number of entries. We will be moving the event late into the night, with an estimated start time of 6 pm.

This year, Night at the Island is generously supported by Diadora. High Schoolers- as you sign up, please provide your sizes, and watch for announcements for what's to come!