General: The Ford City 5k and 1/2 Mile Kids Race will be held on July 4th, 2026 at Ford City Memorial Park, 800 Block of 4th Avenue, Ford City, PA 16226. The 5k begins at 9am and the 1/2 Mile Kids Race begins at 10:15am at the same location.
Street Parking is available throughout town, but especially on 3rd Avenue near the trail. See our Facebook page leading up to race day for additional parking information.
Results will be posted on runhigh.com
June 1st is the last day to register to be guaranteed a shirt.
Race Route is a certified 5k loop that begins and ends in front of the Ford City Memorial Park. The course is flat and ideal for walkers as well as runners looking to set a new personal best time. The 1/2 mile kids race will be a flat out-and-back course.
Festivities: The races will be followed by an awards ceremony. Race festivities include food and drink vendors, live music by the Jentz Band, and kids' activities. The races occur during Ford City's Annual Heritage Festival, a multi-day festival featuring various events, vendors, and food.
Registration fees
Where pricing applies, shown amounts include mandatory charges, items, and fees.
5K
Price changes in 27 days 4 hours-
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Register for 5K$28.74
($25.00 + Processing)
Now registering Mar 9 – Jun 1 -
$34.09
($30.00 + Processing)
Jun 2 – Jul 3
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Kids 1/2 Mile (Age 10 & under)
Price changes in 27 days 4 hours-
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Register for Kids 1/2 Mile (Age 10 & under)$18.04
($15.00 + processing)
Now registering Mar 9 – Jun 1 -
$23.39
($20.00 + processing)
Jun 2 – Jul 3
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Merchandise Only
Registration closes in 27 days 4 hours-
(not an event entry)
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Mar 9 – Apr 30
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Register for Merchandise OnlyNow registering May 1 – Jun 1
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ClosedJun 1 – Jul 3
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Awards
5K: Top 3 overall men and women.
Top 3 men and women in each of the following age groups: 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
No duplication of awards.
Kids 1/2 Mile:
Top 3 boys and girls in each of the following age groups: 4 and under, 5-6, 7-8, 9-10
Mission / Charity
To promote a sense of community, wellness, and family values, to support catholic education, and to solidify Divine Redeemer School as a pillar of the community.
Additional Merchandise
Each race registrant will receive a free race t-shirt included with the registration up to the shirt deadline date of June 1st (race shirt availability for registrants after June 1st is not guaranteed and will be distributed first-come first-served). Additional race t-shirts and other merchandise items can be purchased in the registration form or by going to the separate merchandise tab. Merchandise can be purchased up until June 1st. All merchandise ordered will be available for pickup on race day.
Contact information
- Event contact
- Alan Buriak
- Website
- Visit website
