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

🎉 Join the Festivus Celebration

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
Finish Line: New Start Arch
Accommodations: Available for participants needing assistance

📅 Race Day Schedule

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

💵 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 5k

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.

🛏️ Accommodations

We want to make sure participants who may need some accommodations are certainly welcome. Please reach out ahead of time so we can take care of 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 and head towards the New Florence Manor. Then quickly jumping on route 711 for about a tenth of a mile before hitting Boswell road. From there, you run out towards the state gamelands running by the Laurel Hill Iron Furnace before turning around. From there, you run back a couple of tenths the same way you just came until you pick up Furnace Lane and head back towards town. Then you don’t have to make any turns for almost a mile when you make a turn on Mulberry Street, run a couple blocks down to 15th street where you turn left and finish out the last tenthish mile the same way how you started, finishing back in front of the old ambulance garage.

The course is exactly 3.10 miles. It has a net gain in the first half of the race and net decline in the second half. There is one water stop on the course located right past the furnace right before the turnaround, at the 1.45 mile mark. Please keep all cups/trash located to that area. There will be a trash can there to throw cups in. Do not throw trash down the road.

📜 Rules

We require at least one adult to be present at the event to watch any child participating, and unsupervised children will not be allowed to participate. Pets must be under control at all times. If caught with pets off a leash or not under control, you will be disqualified.

🚗 Parking

Parking will be at the New Florence Fire Hall, with additional parking available at the New Florence Playground which is 50 yards away. 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. You must be present to get your shirt even if you order one.

📊 Results

Results will be posted online after the race at www.smileymiles.com within 24 hours.

❌ 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.

🍔 Food/Liquids

Water will be provided at the water stop. There will also be post-race snacks, including chili and some milk products.

📷 Misc Info

Bathrooms are located inside the fire hall. There will be a photo area for taking pictures before and after the event. Someone will be taking pictures at the finish line.