Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5k 5th Annual 12/14/25

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177 13th St., New Florence PA

Sunday, December 14th, 2025

🎉 Race Overview

Come celebrate FESTIVUS with the rest of us while completing an awesome 5k course.

We are back for the 5th year. We had an outstanding turnout last year. Tons of fun was had by all. We look forward to making the experience even better this year.

All proceeds go directly to the New Florence Volunteer Fire Company.

🆕 Notable New Items This Year

Pets: We are going to allow pets to participate on course.
Children Pricing: Child size shirt options available.
Finish Line: Start arch to enhance the race experience.
Accommodations: We want to ensure participants' needs are met.

📆 Race Day Details

Festivus 5k packet pickup will be at the New Florence Fire Hall morning of the race starting at 9am (possibly a little earlier). Registration will close at 9:50 am to allow Smiley Miles Timing to put names into the system without delaying the start of the race for those who sign up day of.

💰 Pricing

Pricing is $20 until November 23th at 6pm, then it becomes $25 till registration closes, then $30 day of race. There is day registration starting at 9am (possibly a little earlier) and ending at 9:50 am. Cash or Check only day of. Credit cards will not be accepted day of.

New For this year children 10 and under will be free till registration closes then children will be $10 day of. Please see the rules for more information. Though children's registration is free, they must still purchase a t-shirt to get one.

📍 Location

New Florence Fire Hall Address: 177 13th St, New Florence, PA 15944

🏆 Awards

Top 3 M & F overall, top 3 in each age group for the run: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Top 3 M & F for Walk. This Year we are also doing age groups to line up with the run category: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. (No duplicates, awards will not be mailed)

Children 10 and under must run race under their own power to be eligible for age group awards. Having been pushed in a stroller or carried by someone will not qualify.

🕒 Schedule of Events

9:00 am: Registration opens (possibly a little earlier)
9:50 am: Registration closes
10:00 am: Race starts
11:05: Race ends (must be across mats by 11:05 to be included in results)

🏨 Accommodations

We want to make sure participants who may need some accommodations are certainly welcome. Please reach out ahead of time so we can make sure to care for those needs.

🎽 What's Included

Custom race bib, custom race sticker, chip timing with results posted online. Snacks after the race as well, safe environment, and a chance to make lasting memories. Multiple photo op areas will be set up to take pictures before and after the event.

🛤️ Race Route

Race starts right in front of the former New Florence ambulance garage which is right beside the fire hall. We will run up a block, make a left head towards the New Florence Manor. Then quickly jump on route 711 for about a tenth of a mile before hitting Boswell road. From there you will run out towards the state gamelands running by the Laurel Hill Iron Furnace before turning around. The course is exactly 3.10 miles.

📜 Rules

We are testing out the free child registration option for those 10 and under. We require at least one adult to be present at the event to watch the child. The adult does not have to run beside the child during the event, but we ask that you use your best judgment in letting the child run alone if you choose to let them.

🚶‍♂️ Walk Division

We will be awarding the top 3 overall male and top 3 overall females who are in the walk division. Plus we are doing age groups to line up with the run category: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+. You must also finish within the 1:05 time frame. There is no running allowed.

🅿️ Parking

Parking will be at the New Florence Fire Hall, with additional parking available at the New Florence Playground and along the main street of New Florence. Please do not park in any business parking lots or block anyone's driveway.

👕 Shirt Policy

This year’s shirt is a really cool design. The shirt deadline is firm on November 23rd at 6pm. After that firm deadline, we cannot order you a t-shirt, and we will not mail shirts to you if you do not make it.

📈 Results

Results will be posted online after the race at www.smileymiles.com, please be patient as it may take 24 hours for results to be fully posted.

📝 Refund/Cancellation

We do not offer refunds, cancellations, or transfers at this time. This event will go on no matter the weather unless a state of emergency is declared.