Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5k 4th Annual 12/15/24 5k walk

Come celebrate FESTIVUS with the rest of us while completing an awesome 5k course. 

We are back for the 4th year. We had a outstanding turnout last year. Tons of fun was had by all. We look forward to making the experience even better this year.

All proceeds go directly to the New Florence Volunteer Fire Company.

Festivus 5k packet pickup will be at the New Florence Firehall morning of the race starting at 9am (possibly little earlier). Registration will close at 9:50 am to allow Smiley Miles Timing to put names into the system without delaying the start of the race of those who sign up day of. 

PRICING:

Pricing is $20 until November 24th then it becomes $25 till registration closes, then $30 day of race. There is day registration starting at 9am (possibly little earlier) and ending at 950am. Cash or Check only day of. Credit cards will not be accepted day of.

People have spoken and since not everyone wants a shirt we are giving you the option to add a shirt while registering for a additional $5. This also allows us to offer a lower starting registration for everyone. Also those not wanting a shirt a chance to save some money by not paying for one. To receive a shirt, you must register by November 24th at 8pm No Exceptions. As you go through the registration process there will be an option to add a shirt for $5. Extras will not be ordered for those missing the shirt deadline or registering day of. After the race, Shirts of those who ordered one that did not show up will be sold to those runners that signed up on race day or missed shirt deadline for $5. No shirts will be ordered after the race and along with any other possible swag, they will not be mailed.

If you would want to order a extra you are now able to do so. The cost for a extra shirt will be $12 each, which can be ordered during the registration process.

 

LOCATION:

New Florence Firehall Address

177 13th St, New Florence, PA 15944

Awards 5k:

Top 3 M & F overall, top 3 in each age group for the run: 10 and under, 11-14,15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Top 3 M & F overall only for walk

(no duplicates, awards will not be mailed) 

*children 10 and under must run race under their own power to be eligible for age group awards. Having been pushed on a stroller or carried by someone will not qualify.  

 

Schedule of events:

9:00 am registration opens (possibly a little earlier)

9:50 am registration closes

10:00 am race starts

11:05 race ends (must be across mats by 11:05 to be included in results)

11:10 awards ceremony

Time limit is 1 hour 05 minutes (20:55 minute pace per mile).

 

WHATS INCLUDED:  custom race bib, custom race sticker, chip timing with results posted online. Snacks after the race as well, safe environment, and a chance to make lasting memories. Multiple photo op areas will be set up to take pictures before and after the event.

RACE ROUTE:

Race starts right in front of the former New Florence ambulance garage which is right beside the firehall. We will run up a block make a left head towards the New Florence Manor. Then quickly jumping on route 711 for about a tenth of a mile before hitting Boswell road. From there you run out towards the state gamelands running by the Laurel Hill Iron Furnace before turning around. From there you run back a couple tenths the same way you just came until you Pick up Furnace lane and head back towards town. Then you don’t have to make any turns for almost a mile when you make a turn on Mulberry Street run a couple blocks down to 15th street where you turn left and finish out the last tenthish mile the same tenthish mile how you started, finishing back in front of the old ambulance garage. 

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