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When
Saturday, August 8th, 2026
Where
Innovation Way, Hermitage PA
Distances
1 Mile · 5K
Typical weather
63–81°F · some rain risk
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2025
64–82°F
dry
2024
68–84°F
dry
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61–78°F
dry
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70–84°F
dry
2021
65–84°F
dry
2020
58–83°F
dry
2019
62–79°F
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2018
69–79°F
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2017
57–75°F
dry
2016
63–85°F
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Aug 8
Rain likely · 69–94°F
Saturday, Aug 8starts near 69°F · 27% chance of rain · wind up to 14 mph
About this race
Pierogi 5k Walk/Run
Date and Location
- Date: 2026-08-08
- Time: 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
- Race URL: Register here
Event Highlights
- Pierogies: Each runner will receive Pierogi’s with assorted toppings after the race!
- Proceeds: All proceeds will benefit St John's Orthodox Church.
- Awards: Top 3 Overall Male & Female in the 5K.
- Age Groups: Awards for top 3 in each age group: 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Up.
Registration Fees
- 1-Mile Walk: $25, includes an event t-shirt & finisher medal.
- 5K: $30, includes an event t-shirt & finisher medal. Same day registrations cannot guarantee a shirt/medal.
- Kids Fun Run: $8, includes a participation medal and optional add-on event t-shirt.
- Finisher Medals: Available to the first 150 registered participants! (Medals sold out on 7/15)
Contact Information
- Contact: Laura Fette
- Email: lbstigliano@gmail.com
Race Day Activities
- Homemade Pierogies: Delicious, fresh, homemade pierogies will be waiting for you at the finish line.
- Coffee Truck: Giovanni’s Coffee Truck will be on-site serving premium coffee and espresso drinks.
- Animal Rescue: Another Chance Animal Rescue will have adoptable animals at the event.
- Photography: Ano & Co. Photography will provide professional, digital photos available for download.
Entertainment
- DJ: A DJ will be on-site to enhance the race day ambiance.
- Timing: The race is timed by GCXC Racing - Youngstown.
- Medals: Fantastic medals designed for all participants!
- Inclusiveness: We invite all runners, walkers, stroller-pushers, and everyone at any level of running!
Join Us
- Fun Area: Linden Pointe is a great area for hosting a 5K.
- Outdoor Enjoyment: A wonderful reason to get outside and enjoy the day!
- Awards Ceremony: An awards ceremony for our age group winners will be held.
- 6th Annual Event: We invite everyone to come be part of our 6th Annual Pierogi 5k Walk/Run!
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