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 thru 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. All abilities walk on a closed fairly flat asphalt road approximately 1 mile split halfway there or any distance you are capable of.

Amenities

• Preregistration: Preregistrants (by Sept. 1st) of 5K runs and 1M Walk guarantees T-shirt & swag bag.
• Community Event: Held in conjunction with our Celebration of Community event with family-oriented fun, COUNTRY BBQ, cornhole tournament, games and music.
• Raffle: HUGE BASKET RAFFLE.
• Extras: Nearby hiking, biking, rafting, shopping, camping & State parks. Held rain or shine. No refunds or mailed awards. Instant results chip timing & photographer on site.

Awards

• Overall Winners: Immediately after Overall Male & Female winners plus M&F age brackets.
• No Walk Awards: No walk awards but shirts & swag if preregister.

Fun Prizes

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

Entry Details

• Registration Fee: For LIVE 5K or 1M walk $25 if postmarked by SEPTEMBER 1st, 2025.
• Post-Registration: Afterwards, including day of race $30 with shirts/swag as available till sold out.

Kids Participation

• Free Entry: BOTH RUN & WALK KIDS 13 & under FREE or donation of your choice (kids event gift included but not a tshirt).

Directions

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

Race Director Contact

• Name: Johanna Tripler
• Email: johanna.tripler@gmail.com
• Website: www.MVFC.org
• Find Us: on Facebook

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