4 running, walking, and fun run events in Beaver Falls, Pennsylvania

Dear Team,

Thank you for joining us for the 5th Annual Ben B’s Big Ball Dodging Tourney 2026! This tournament celebrates Ben’s love for dodgeball, what would have been his 19th birthday, and helps raise awareness and funds for the Ben Banks Jr. Foundation.

To learn more about Ben’s Foundation, please visit benbanksfoundation.org.

To celebrate five years of dodgeball fun, we will have several activities for everyone to enjoy, including an airbrush t-shirt artist, face painting, a selfie station, and games for kids. Along with the tournament, we will also have our popular basket raffle and delicious food vendors: Judy’s Jimmy’s and Struggle Bus BBQ.

If you have any questions about the tournament or registration, please contact:

Marie Banks

📧 [email protected]

📞 412-498-1325

ING TOURNEY - SATURDAY, MARCH 28 2025

LOCATION: Blackhawk High School, 500 Blackhawk Road, Beaver Falls, PA 15010 - ENTER AT THE FRONT FLAG POLE ENTRANCE.

AGE GROUP/TIMES AGENDA - CHECK IN/GAMES BEGIN

TEAM INFORMATION/REGISTRATION FEES - $70/TEAM - (6-8 person team)

Ages 8-12 - (grades 3,4,5) Check in: 9am/Games begin: 9:15am

Ages 10-15 - (grades 6,7,8) Check in 11am/Games begin: 11:15

Ages 14-80 - (grades 9,10,11,12 & Adults) Check in 1pm/Games begin: 1:15

We encourage you to invite family and friends to come cheer on their favorite teams and join in the fun! Spectators can also try their luck with our basket raffle and play Chuck-a-Duck (50/50).

Basket Raffle Tickets: $20 for 25 tickets

Chuck-a-Duck: $10 per duck

The basket raffle drawing will take place at 3:00 PM at the end of the tournament. You do not need to be present to win. Baskets will be delivered to winners who are not present during the drawing.

Admission: $3 voluntary donation

Players and volunteers are free.

Thank you for helping us celebrate Ben and continue his legacy of fun, kindness, and community.

RULES, REGULATIONS, AND WAIVER

1. TEAM consists of 6-8 players. An even number of players will compete on each side; others will be available as substitutes.. Teams must come up with an appropriate team name. Team uniforms should be matching shirt colors and athletic wear, we reserve the right to disqualify for inappropriate attire, poor sportsmanship or conduct. No street shoes or marking shoes will be allowed. All jewelry must be removed prior to the start of the match.

2. DOUBLE ELIMINATION a match consisting of the best of 3 games. Each game will last a maximum of 3 minutes. The game is over when all of a team’s players are eliminated or if time elapses, the team with the most players left wins. If, after time has expired, there is a tie, there will be a 1 minute sudden-death period between the remaining players where the first team to have a player eliminated loses. If there is still a tie, then it is double sudden death overtime in which there will be a “duel” between the two team captains.

3. THE GAME BEGINS by placing the dodgeballs along the centerline: three on one side of the center hash and three on the other. Players then take a position behind their end line. Following a signal by the court monitor, teams may approach the centerline to retrieve the balls. This signal officially starts the contest.. Once the ball is picked up from the middle line, at the beginning of the game it must be run back to your teams back out of bounds line. The ball is then considered checked in and game play can begin.

4. YOU ARE OUT IF a Referee says you are out. You or your uniform is hit by a live thrown ball. A live ball you throw is caught by the other team. You lose control of the shield ball while blocking a live ball and then the shield ball falls to the ground. If you cross the center hash line on the opening rush. The Definition of "LIVE" ball is: A ball that has been thrown and HAS NOT TOUCHED ANYTHING, including the floor/ground, another ball, another player, the referee or other item outside of the playing field (wall, ceiling, etc.),

5. THE THROWER IS OUT IF you catch a live ball that has only hit you, it counts as a catch, and the thrower is out. Once the ball hits you or is deflected by you, only you can catch the live ball to make the thrower out. Teammates cannot get a thrower out by catching a deflection that hit another teammate.

6. VIOLATION in order to reduce stalling, a violation will be called if a team in the lead controls all 5 balls on their side of the court for more than 5 seconds. This also applies to teams that have a tie score in overtime or sudden death play.

7. REFEREES will officiate all games. Referees cannot see everything, and players are expected to play by the honor system. If you know you are out, go out. If you think you may be out, go out. The referees are volunteers, please be kind. REFEREES DECISIONS ARE FINAL—NO EXCEPTIONS!

Come sample some of the sweetest single-track in Western PA at the Tapped for Sap 25k+!

Join runners and hikers this spring to celebrate the trails of Brady’s Run Park. Nearly all of the park’s 2,000 acres will be on display, as the course hits every corner on a unique and challenging loop. Rolling hills will have you climbing wooded ridges, traversing lakeside trails, and descending through groves of hemlock. Whether you’re racing for the Golden Sap Bucket or out for a fun-paced journey, we’ll be honoring everyone’s effort at the finish with cinnamon rolls, pancakes, and maple syrup.

Brady's Run is the largest park in Beaver County. In addition to miles of great single-track for hiking and biking, the park also has a lake, ice arena, outdoor sport facilities, and playgrounds.

We are proudly a Trail Sisters Approved race.

Awards. 1st male and female will receive the Golden Sap Bucket. 2nd and 3rd will also be recognized.

Post Race Breakfast – Enjoy that post run glow and camaraderie with a pancake breakfast.

Hikers are welcome! All participants have 8hrs (until 4pm) to be counted as a finisher and must reach the aid station at 7.5miles before it closes at noon. The aid station is a short walk to the start/finish.

Swag - Each participant will receive the following TFS25K branded items: a sleeveless tech-shirt and a Rabbit brand ice RAD-dana.

Registration & Refunds - 300 registration spots available in total. We will not maintain a waitlist and registrations after March 23th are not guaranteed shirts. We do not offer refunds, transfers, or deferments, except in cases of pregnancy or postpartum recovery. If you qualify for that exception contact the RD's for a refund.

Volunteers - The backbone to a successful race! All registered helpers will receive a t-shirt, food, and heaps of gratitude for their service.

Camping & Potluck- Camping is availble near the start line Friday night. We are also hosting a potluck/pizza social the night before the race to get the good vibes brewing. Additional details to come.

Watch a short film on the race's origins --> Stories Before the Start - Tapped for Sap 25k

Bib Pick-up: At Brady's Run Lodge Friday 4/24 4pm-6pm & Saturday 4/25 (Race Day) 6am-745am

Race will begin at 8AM on Saturday 4/25/26. Water, coffee, and donuts will be available for participants before the race commences.

"Where to park? What to expect if it's my first trail race? Why is it called a 25k+?"

Check out our FAQ page

Race Guide

Course Map

Course description - A unique 16-ish mile loop created by Jason Maruccio a.k.a ‘The Pusher’. 25% paved, 75% trail. Runnable terrain, with rooty and rocky sections. Rolling hills with a few significant climbs and descents. Appx. 2,300’ of both ascent and descent.

Markings - Orange ground flags and orange ribbons. Arrows and signs at trail intersections.

Aid - Water stop at 4.5 mi. Two maple syrup shot stations at 6.75 mi and 12 mi (syrup stops will also have water). One fully stocked aid station at 7.5mi with water, electrolyte drinks (Skratch & Gatorade), pop, and sweet/salty snacks. First-Aid supplies will be available at the aid station and the start/finish.

Bathrooms - Port-a-johns will be at the start/finish and at the aid station. The park also has permanent bathroom facilities at the start/finish and scattered through the park.

Directions/Parking - From I-376, take Chippewa exit to PA-51/Constitution Blvd South, at intersection of Brady’s Run Road turn right. Drive appx. 1 mi, follow event signs, and turn left. Parking will be in a grass field between Brady’s Run Lodge & Shelter 7. Volunteers will guide you to a parking spot.

Course Records - Below are those with blazing speed and a thirst for syrup.

Female: Dana McGinnis 2:32:24 (2025)

Male: Chas Wagner 2:07:39 (2025)