3 running, cycling, fun run, and other events in Zelienople, Pennsylvania

♥Please join us for the 5TH ANNUAL I LOVE CVE FUN RUN!!

RACE DATE: APRIL 25TH 2026

ARRIVAL @ZELIE PARK 9:00

RACE BEGINS@9:30

On a rainy Saturday in April 2022 nearly 500 students, parents, and community members joined us for our first ever I love CVE Fun Run! We had a great time running and walking through Zelie, waving to neighbors and friends, and cheering each other on! This year we welcome you to join your CVE community for the 5th annual I love CVE Fun Run! In celebration of our 5 years running, walking, and celebrating together we would love to invite ALL past participants to join us!!

The 2026 run will start at Zelie Park, take us through our amazing town, then we will finish at Zelie Park with food trucks and a post race celebration!!

We ask that all participants register and sign a waiver. Parents, grandparents, students and siblings are all welcome! This year all participants will receive a t-shirt and bib! Kids will receive a finishing medal!! We invite all CVE students to wear your finishing medal to school on Monday April 27th!!

We are still working hard to make this event special, and a more detailed timeline will be posted as soon as it is available! If you are interested in adding to the fun please reach out!

Why 1.43? Mr. Fred Rogers was a visionary who authentically taught kindness, compassion, inclusion, empathy, and integrity. 143 is Mr Rogers code for I (1 letter) love (4 letters) you (3 letters). He is dear to our CVE community. His philosophy, including 143, has been woven into the fabric of our school. So a distance of 1.43 seemed perfect! We hope you will join us in carrying his spirit into the 1.43 Fun Run/Walk Because We Love CVE ! Bee Kind, Have Fun, Let’s Run!

I love CVE is 143 too!

We hope to see you there!!

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.

Zelienople Bed Derby Rules & Regulations

Race Information:

·Race will be held Thursday, July 2nd at 6:30 pm at the Zelienople Community Park.

·Racing begins at 6:30 pm. Teams should arrive by NEW THIS YEAR 4:00 pm for inspection, dry run and beds will be on display for the public to vote on best bed. Location is at 402 E. Beaver St.

·Race is open to anyone ages 12 to 90. Everyone will be required to sign a waiver. Parents must sign a waiver for those under 18. You do not have to be a resident of Zelienople to participate.

·Businesses, corporations, churches, and families are all allowed to participate.

·Registration Fee is $30 per Team. The deadline to register is July 1st, 2026. Register at the Zelienople Area Public Library 227 S. High St. Zelienople PA 16063

·No rain date. Rain or shine the race will go on.

Rules:

·Teams must build and decorate a bed for the race. All materials are allowed.

·Each bed must have a headboard and footboard.

·Beds can be no bigger than 6’ x 8’. No height limit.

·No braking devices or steering devices allowed. No motors.

·Must have rubber wheels. Any size.

·Registration number should be visible on the bed.

·Teams will navigate twice through a one-block obstacle course

·One team will go through the course at a time

·Each team must have 5 persons to a team, 4 pushers, and 1 rider, 2 riders are allowed.

·Pushers can be ages 12-90. Riders ages 8-90.

·Pushing only, no pulling permitted.

·Rider be seated or laying down during the race.

·All pushers must wear sturdy shoes. Knee pads are optional.

·All team members must pass the finish line (with the bed) in order to win.

·All beds should be decorated. There will be a best-decorated prize.

·Costumes and Team t-shirts are allowed.

·Whistles, lights, sirens, and yelling are permitted.

· Damage incurred or caused will be the sole responsibility of the involved team and not the Zelienople Bed Race Derby.

All money raised from the race benefits the Zelienople Area Public Library’s planned children’s addition.

Failure to obey the rules and regulations or inappropriate conduct may lead to disqualification. Decisions by race officials are final. The Bed Race Committee reserves the right to remove or disqualify, at its discretion, any teams, costumes, or bed decorations deemed inappropriate or defy the spirit of the Bed Race competition.

If you have questions about the race contact Zelienople Mayor Tom Oliverio (724-584-6828), Seth Prentice ([email protected]), or the Zelienople Area Public Library (724-452-9330)