Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk

Event Overview

"THE PAIN PASSES, BUT THE BEAUTY REMAINS"
5K Asphalt 9:00 AM
5K Offroad 9:05 AM
1M Community Walk 9:10 AM

Course Options

• 5K Offroad Trail Race: What goes up must come down. Immerse yourself in the beauty and hard demanding challenge of ups & downs varied countryside course over manicured grass, dirt & wooded trails. Paths through farms of corn, hay & Christmas trees.
• 5K Asphalt Road Race: Countryside dash to the county line and back on all asphalt only, scenic and peaceful with some ups & downs but enjoyable for all.
• 1 Mile Walk: All abilities walk on a closed fairly flat asphalt road approximately 1 mile split halfway there or any distance you are capable of.

Amenities

• T-shirts & Swag Bag: Preregistrants (by Sept. 1st) of 5K runs and 1M Walk guarantee T-shirt & swag bag.
• Community Event: Held in conjunction with our Celebration of Community event featuring family-oriented fun, COUNTRY BBQ, cornhole tournament, games, and music.
• HUGE Basket Raffle: Participate for a chance to win!
• Activities Nearby: Hiking, biking, rafting, shopping, camping & State parks. Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards.
• Timing & Photography: Instant results chip timing & photographer on site.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Awards presented immediately after Overall Male & Female winners plus M&F age brackets.
• No Walk Awards: However, shirts & swag will be provided if preregistered.

Fun Prizes

• Costume Prizes: Varied prizes for costumes, themes, teams, decorated kids wagons & baby strollers, best of show, etc.
• Encouragement: HAVE FUN.

Entry Fee

• Registration Cost: For LIVE 5K or 1M walk $25 if postmarked by SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025.
• Day of Race Price: Afterwards, including day of race $30 with shirts/swag as available till sold out.
• Kids Participation: BOTH RUN & WALK KIDS 13 & under FREE or donation of your choice (kids event gift included but not a t-shirt).

Directions

EASY just off Route 443 farmlands between LEHIGHTON & TAMAQUA. COAL REGION, POCONOS near JIM THORPE.

Contact Information

RACE DIRECTOR: Johanna Tripler
EMAIL: johanna.tripler@gmail.com
WEBSITE: www.MVFC.org or find us on FB

Race Registration

For more information and to register, visit: Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 5K and 1 Mile Fun Walk