Blaze of Glory 5K
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About the race
The Blaze of Glory 5K is a community road race held in Plumsteadville, Pennsylvania, presented as the opening event of the Bucks 5K Series. The event marked its 19th consecutive year and directs its proceeds to the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company, a volunteer department that responds to around 325 emergency calls per year. Fundraising supports safety equipment and other department needs; examples of listed costs include more than $3,500 for basic firefighter gear and $6,500 for an air pack, while fire truck replacement can range from $350,000 to $500,000.
The event program includes multiple participation options:
- 5K race
- 1 mile Fun Color Run
- 2nd Alarm Walk (3.1 miles, follows the 5K course)
A new 5K course introduced in 2026 uses Meetinghouse Road and Curly Hill Road and runs through farmland in Plumstead Township. Because the course now avoids blocking firehouse access, parking near the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company and at the Giant parking lot on Stump Road and Route 611 is described as convenient, with pedestrian access to the firehouse. The event page notes online-only registration and that the course has an official USATF certification number PA25024NP, with previous course records not applying to the 2026 course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
