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)
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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
Come join the Hampton Community in Hampton Community Park (3101 McCully Road, Allison Park, PA.) for the 20th Annual Hampton Rotary Club Firecracker 5K on Saturday, July 4, 2026, 8:30 am, on the 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. This is a Hampton tradition and a great Family event that offers a challenging course for runners followed by a new shorter course for walkers who want to join us but would rather avoid the Middle School hill. There will be medals for runners in a number of age groups for children as well as adult men and women. Tech style race shirts will be guaranteed to all registrants up until the order deadline but we'll order enough to cover a few extra too. And of course, we'll send an email near the t-shirt deadline to all past participants!
Funds raised from this event support various educational and charitable activities sponsored by the Hampton Rotary Club. Check out our donations page for more information.
General: The Ford City 5k and 1/2 Mile Kids Race will be held on July 4th, 2026 at Ford City Memorial Park, 800 Block of 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226. The 5k begins at 9am and the 1/2 Mile Kids Race begins at 10:15am at the same location.
Street Parking is available throughout town, but especially on 3rd Avenue near the trail. See our Facebook page leading up to race day for additional parking information.
Results will be posted on runhigh.com
June 1st is the last day to register to be guaranteed a shirt.
Race Route is a certified 5k loop that begins and ends in front of the Ford City Memorial Park. The course is flat and ideal for walkers as well as runners looking to set a new personal best time. The 1/2 mile kids race will be a flat out-and-back course.
Festivities: The races will be followed by an awards ceremony. Race festivities include food and drink vendors, live music by the Jentz Band, and kids' activities. The races occur during Ford City's Annual Heritage Festival, a multi-day festival featuring various events, vendors, and food.
We're celebrating another lap around the sun!
Early bird registration opens on March 11 for the July 4th Bday 5k! Join us at North Park’s Boathouse for a family friendly 5k run/walk, 1-mile run/walk and kid’s dash. We’ll be celebrating two birthdays- America and McCandless!
Not a runner yet? We’re doing a 5k training with Appalachian Running Company starting in May! For more info, visit www.townofmccandless.org.
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.
parkrun is such a simple concept: turn up every Saturday and volunteer, walk, jog or run 5k.