Lace Up for the Library Presented by the Patti J. Nelson Foundation

Event Details

• Date: 2026-06-07
• Location: 400 Old Rt 68, Evans City, PA
• Race URL: Lace Up for the Library

Race Description

• Course: A challenging 5K course through the rolling hills of Old Route 68, Needlepoint, and Dufford Roads.
• Alternative Distance: A picturesque 1 mile that is great for participants of all ages.
• Post-Race Celebration: Includes an award ceremony, raffle baskets, 50/50, lunch, and community celebration.
• Awards: Top male and female finishers will have their name engraved on the Patti J. Nelson Foundation Trophy.

Prizes

• Top Finishers: Prizes for the top 3 male and female finishers and for the top 3 age group finishers.
• Participation: Every participant also has an opportunity to win a door prize.

About the Foundation

• Mission: The Patti J. Nelson Foundation honors the life and legacy of Patti Nelson by supporting the Evans City Public Library.
• Community Resource: The library acts as a cornerstone in our local community and is a resource for those in Callery, Evans City Borough, Forward Township and more.
• Library Offerings: The library offers reliable high-speed internet, story hours, community events, workshops, a place to gather and so much more.
• Funding: Governmental agencies provide operating costs for only half the year, and the foundation helps allow the library to keep its doors open year-round.