203 Boquet Street, Ligonier PA
Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Set Your Year On Fire 5k 2026
4th Annual
January 4th 2026 10am
Race Day Registration: Starts at 9 am
Start the year off on the right foot.
Notable New Items This Year:
- Pets: We are going to allow pets to participate on course
- Children's Pricing: Child size shirt options available
- Banners: Finish Line/Start Arch Banners
- Accommodations: Special arrangements available
INTRO:
This is a benefit 5k for the Ligonier Borough Volunteer Fire Company. All proceeds go directly to them. Excited to bring this race back to the Ligonier area for the 4th year to kick off the start of 2026. We want everyone to have a good time while having a great healthy start that we hope you continue to follow throughout the year. We will do our best to give you a great race and race experience.
BIB/SHIRT PICKUP:
This will be at the trailhead at the far end of the football field where the finish line will also be.
COURSE INFORMATION:
The course is an out and back style course. It will begin in front of Weller field little past where you go into the stadium to pay. There is a yellow "Watch Children" sign that serves as the start line. You will run to the end of the road and make a right onto the bridge that is the start of the Ligonier Valley Trail.
- Distance: The end of the trail is 1.62 mile from the start.
- Water Stops: There will be a water stop at the trailhead by the baseball field.
- Weather: Be prepared for all weather conditions.
- Course Markers: Finish is in the lower end parking lot at the batting cages.
PRICING:
- Early Registration: $20 until December 7th at 6pm
- Standard Pricing: $25 till registration closes January 3rd at 1pm
- Day of Registration: $30 starting at 9am
- Children: 10 and under free until registration closes, $10 day of.
LOCATION:
Address: 203 Boquet Street Ligonier PA 15658 (Behind Weller Field and Friendship Park)
Coordinates: 40.247321, -79.234746
AWARDS:
- Overall: Top 3 Male & Female overall
- Age Groups: Top 3 in each age group: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, etc.
- Walk Division: Top 3 Male & Female
- Eligibility: Children 10 and under must run under their own power for age group awards.
SCHEDULE FOR THE RACE:
- 9 am: Registration opens
- 9:50 am: Registration closes
- 10:00 am: Race starts
- 11:10 am: Awards ceremony
ACCOMMODATIONS:
Participants who may need accommodations are welcome. Please reach out ahead of time so we can make sure to take care of those needs.
WALK DIVISION
Top 3 overall Male and Female in the walk division will receive awards. You must finish within the 1:05 time frame. Strictly no running is allowed.
REGISTRATION:
Opens at 9:00 am (possibly earlier) and closes at 9:50 am. Race starts at 10:00 am sharp. Awards at 11:10 am.
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Race Bib: Custom race bib number
- Timing: Chip finish timing
- Post Race Snacks: Available after the race
- Shirt: Custom unisex t-shirt if ordered by the deadline
RESULTS:
Results will be posted online after the race at www.smileymiles.com, please be patient, it may take 24 hours for results to be fully posted.
FOOD/LIQUIDS:
Water will be provided at the midway point and post-race snacks will be available.
PARKING:
Parking will be as normal for a game or to use the playground. Avoid lower end parking lot if you need to leave early as it will be blocked off.
RULES:
Please observe all event rules including no unsupervised children, proper pet control, and no littering on the course.
REFUND/CANCELLATION:
No refunds, cancellations, or transfers at this time. This event will go on no matter the weather unless a state of emergency is declared.
SHIRT POLICY:
The shirt deadline is firm on December 7th at 6pm. No t-shirts can be mailed after the event.
TIMING:
Gun Timing with a mass start with chip finish. Ensure bibs are placed on the front of your body for accurate timing.
MISC:
Respect the trail and fellow participants. There will be photo opportunities available during the event.
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