Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

🎟️ Event Purpose

• Fundraiser: This fundraiser is promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of our 501(c)(3) non-profit.
• Support: All proceeds support recreation, education and conservation at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
• Fun Run: This is a "Fun Run" that shows off our beautiful State Park using several park trails and roads.
• Participation: There will be no timer/no bibs, but all runners or walkers will receive participation prizes and free snacks/hydration.

📝 Registration Information

• Deadline: Online registration ends on June 13 at 5 PM.
• On-site Registration: After June 13, you can register on-site the morning of the event.
• Fee: The fee is $25. Registration is free for ages 12 years and under.
• Bulk Pricing: We also offer bulk pricing for youth running clubs (please contact us directly for registering a youth running club at the email address below).

📅 Event Day Details

• Registration Time: Same-day registration opens at 8:00 AM on June 14. Cash or check only.
• Start Line: Runners/walkers must be at the start line by 8:50 AM for the 9:00 AM start.
• Parking: Allow 5-10 minutes to get from parking at Fuller Lake to the registration area at the old stone furnace stack.
• Pets: Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.

🗺️ Course Map and Contact

You can view the course map here or on our website at www.FriendsofPineGrove.org or email IronRunPGF@gmail.com. A big thank you to our volunteers and donors!

🌳 Organization Information

Friends of Pine Grove Furnace is a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The official registration of PPFF may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.