7 running, walking, and fun run events in Hermitage, Pennsylvania
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Hermitage
7 events in Hermitage-
Sat, Apr 18, 2026 at 9:15 AM
Funds raised will go towards purchasing activities and items for our individuals while enhancing opportunities for community engagement.
Registration starts at 8:30 sharp.
Flat and fast out and back course.
Shirts are limited after April 1st.
5k Age groups 1-18, 19-35, 36-55, 56 +
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Sun, Jun 21, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Registration is at the back parking lot of Linden Pointe. THERE WILL BE A PORTA JOHN NEAR REGISTRATION AND HALFWAY THRU THE COURSE.
Race starts at 9 am
AWARDS: There will be awards for your pets as well as awards for the runners. Each pet will get a finisher award dog treat !! TOP 1 in each age group MALE AND FEMALE gets a stuffed Congratulations teddy bear . These awards are very cute !! Other awards also for the runners for 2nd and 3rd place in age groups. Prize money to the top 1 Overall male and female !!
We will provide water and food at the race. Fruit salad, cookies !!
Proceeds benefits a local animal shelter.which is very well needed.
Chip timing results so you can leave quick if wanted.We post results immediately while the race is going on and you can get your award then also.
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Sun, Jun 28, 2026 at 11:00 AMSee full details
Walk for Willy’s World 2026
June 28, 2026 | Buhl Park – Hermitage, PA
11:00 AM – Registration Opens
12:00 PM – Opening Ceremony featuring inspiring stories and community connection
12:45 PM – One-Mile Walk Begins
2:00 PM – Basket Raffle & 50/50 Drawing
Join us for the Walk for Willy’s World 2026, a family-friendly community event dedicated to raising awareness and support for children and families navigating hidden disabilities.
Hosted at beautiful Buhl Park, this free and inclusive event brings families, friends, and community partners together for a meaningful day focused on kindness, understanding, and inclusion.
Why We Walk
Willy’s World was created to ensure that children with hidden disabilities are seen, supported, and empowered. Through education, community outreach, and direct family support, Willy’s World helps create environments where every child belongs.
While participation in the walk is free, we strongly encourage participants to fundraise in support of Willy’s World. Every dollar raised helps provide resources, programming, and opportunities for children and families in our community.
Event Highlights
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Family-friendly walk route through Buhl Park's Fitness Trail
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Community gathering celebrating inclusion and accessibility
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Fundraising teams and individual participant pages
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Food trucks
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Basket Raffle & 50/50
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Community Resource Village
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Activities designed with families and children in mind
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This event is inspired by large-scale community walks that keep the focus on families, connection, and impact, creating a welcoming experience for participants of all ages and abilities.
Get Involved!
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Register to walk as an individual or team
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Create a personal fundraising page and share your “why”
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Invite friends and family to walk or support your efforts
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Support Willy’s World by donating or sponsoring the event
Fundraising Raffle Incentives
Fundraising is a meaningful way to support children and families impacted by hidden disabilities, and we love celebrating your impact along the way!
Participants will earn fundraising badges as milestones are reached, recognizing generosity, leadership, and commitment to inclusion.
In addition, to celebrate our fundraisers, we are excited to offer raffle incentives at select fundraising levels.
How it works:
Participants earn one raffle entry at each fundraising level reached. Fundraisers who reach higher levels will earn entries into all lower-level raffles as well.
All raffle prizes will be on display at the walk. Winners will be drawn, and prizes will be distributed on-site on the day of the event. Participants must be present to claim prizes.
Incentives are optional. All funds raised directly support Willy’s World programs for children and families navigating hidden disabilities.
Raffle entries are non-transferable and have no cash value.
🎉 Fundraising Highlights Include:
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Fundraising Badges Awarded at various milestones
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Free Walk for Willy’s World Event T-Shirt for participants who raise $100 or more
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Additional incentives and special recognitions will be announced as fundraising milestones are reached
Every dollar raised helps provide therapy support, safety resources, classroom sensory tools, emergency assistance, and inclusive community programs for families who need them most.
Whether you raise $25 or $1,000+, every effort matters and every fundraiser helps create a more inclusive community!
Together, we can build a more inclusive community — one step at a time.
Thank you for being part of Walk for Willy’s World 2026 💛
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Sat, Jul 11, 2026 at 9:00 AMSee full details
Welcome to the 2nd Annual Building Hope 5K: Run/Walk taking place at LindenPointe on Saturday, July 11th at 9:00 am (Registration at 8:00 am).
This 5k will support the Building of Hope Ministry in Hermitage, PA. This mission provides beds, basic furniture, and essential household items to those in need in Mercer County - offering not just comfort, but dignity and a renewed sense of HOPE.
Your race fee/donation will make a lasting difference in the lives of individuals and families right here in our community! We hope you will join us! More details can be found below:
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Featuring: Sips n Spurs (Coffee Truck)
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Course: Roadway and paved trail
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Medals for Top 3 in each age group (14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+)
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Gift Card/Award for 1st overall (male and female finisher)
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Race Fee: $20 (Pre-Registered; $25 on race day)
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Kids Fun Run: $5 (Ages 12 and under)
- Goodie bags and ribbons will be given to all participants in the kid's race
- Timed by Miles of Smiles Timing Service
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Sat, Jul 18, 2026 at 8:30 AMSee full details
Join us for our 6th annual event!
Start: 1-Mile Walk (8:30am), Kids 1/4 Mile Fun Run (8:45am), 5K (9:00am)
Location: Butler Community College LindenPointe parking lot, Hermitage, Pa 16148
Each runner with receive Pierogi’s with assorted topping after the race!
Proceeds: St John's Orthodox Church
5K Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female.
5K Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group. 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59,60-69, 70 & Up.
Fee: 1-Mile Walk ($25) & 5K ($30). Both include event t-shirt & finisher medal. Same day registrations cannot be guaranteed a shirt/medal. Kids Fun Run ($8) includes participation medal and optional add-on event t-shirt.
Contact Information: Laura Fette @ [email protected]
This is the 6th year for our race! This event has grown so much, and I wanted to share what you can expect on race day! 
🥟 The Perfect Pair will be providing specialty toppings for our pierogi bar! After the race, stick around to enjoy our pierogis perfectly paired with all the fixings this duo is known for!
☕️Uncloud Coffee -This business was started by members of our church, and they want to become a larger part of our area. They will be serving single-origin hot and iced coffee and single-origin iced teas!
📸 Ano & Co. Photography has been a supporter of this race since it started. They will provide professional, digital photos available for download of the start/finish, action shots of the race, the medal ceremony, and all the other fun that will be had at this event!
🎵🎟️ This year we will also feature a DJ to get the energy going for this event. We are excited to have this addition to our already fun race day ambiance!
🏃🏼♀️🏃🏼🏃🏽♂️5k races have evolved over the past few years, and we are excited to be here for it! This race is timed by the best in business GCXC Racing - Youngstown. They have designed fantastic medals for ALL participants!
We are inviting all runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and everyone at any level of running. There will also be an awards ceremony for our age group winners!
Linden Pointe is a really fun area to have a 5K, and our race is a great reason to get outside and enjoy! We invite all of you to come be a part of our 6th Annual Pierogi 5k Walk/Run!
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Sat, Aug 01, 2026 at 7:00 AMSee full details
Join Mercer County Food Bank for the 16th Race to End Hunger PIE DAY 5K / 2 Mile Walk + Kids Fun Run! MCFB provides supplemental food assistance each year for nearly 16,000 residents, including 4,600 children throughout Mercer County, through our network of over 70 member agencies.
Time
Saturday, August 1st, 2026
7:30am – Registration begins
8:30am – Free Kid’s Fun Run begins (ages 5 years and under)
9:00am – Run/Walk begins
Pie Eating Contest to immediately follow the race!
Registration
Please complete online registration by selecting the "Sign Up" button. If you prefer to mail in your registration, please contact us for a form.
Registration ends Friday, July 24, 2026.
Awards
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Top Male & Female overall
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Top M&F Masters (50 +)
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Top 3 M&F by Age Group: 9 & under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59,60-64, 65-69, 70 +
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Kid’s Fun Run (5 years and under) participants will receive a ribbon
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ALL Participants will receive a pie in honor of Pie Day
Fee
$20 pre-registration
$22 same-day registration
Free Kids Fun Run (5 years of age and under)
Includes Race T-Shirt (registrations received after Monday, July 13, 2026 cannot be guaranteed a shirt.)
$10 Entry Fee for Pie Eating Contest day of event!
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Sun, Dec 20, 2026 at 12:00 AMSee full details
This is the 3rd year of the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K. With the park filled with Christmas trees and lights come on out and run or walk a 5K through Buhl Park and enjoy the Christmas light display (video below). Walkers are welcome to walk the 5K !! Enjoy the beauty of the park !! Proceeds go to PACFI.
Prize Money to the Overall Male and Female winners !! NEW THIS YEAR !!
WHEN? Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park. Race starts at 4:45 pm sharp. Large amount of parking available!
PACKET PICK UP? Yes! There will be Packet Pick Up at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway (4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA. 16148) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 19th. If you come to the Hermitage Agway for Packet Pick Up you will receive a Daffin's chocolate candy!!
There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 20th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3:00 pm on until race start.
Christmas Costume Awards: MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!! Wear a Christmas themed costume and have a chance for an award!! Gift Baskets to Costume Contest Winners !! We are going to have more costume awards this year !!
Jolliest Costume (Male)
Jolliest Costume (Female)
Jolliest Couple/Group Costume (2 or more)
Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K T-Shirts optional: $10 extra (pic of T-Shirt & Medals below)
Homemade, wooden Christmas tree ornaments to all finishers !!
Christmas-themed medals for Award Winners in 5 year age groups: 1-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+
Post-Race Refreshments: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.