Joggin' 4 the Noggin 5K Run/Walk
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Event Overview
The 9th Annual Joggin' 4 the Noggin 5K Run/Walk is a fundraising event. All race proceeds benefit The National Brain Tumor Society (NBTS). It takes place at Little Buffalo State Park in Newport, Pennsylvania. The event is held rain or shine.
Distances and Format
The event offers three participation formats.
- 5k Run
- 5k Walk (Not Timed)
- Virtual 5K
Event Details
The course for the in-person 5K is on a variety of terrain, including pavement, gravel, and grass. Parking and registration are accessed via Swimming Pool Road.
Awards for the live 5K event include medals for the overall top male and female finishers, as well as the top three male and female runners in multiple age categories. Awarded participants must be present at the ceremony. For the virtual 5K, a finisher medal is mailed upon request to those who submit their mileage time by a specified date.
Kids aged 5 and under can participate for free in all events, though a T-shirt is not included with free entry. Strollers are permitted, but umbrella strollers are not recommended. Pets are welcome if kept on a leash and cleaned up after. Raffles and refreshments will be available on site for participants and spectators.
Registration and Fees
Registration fees for the live 5K events vary. Early registration is $20, rising to $25 from February 1st, and $30 on race day. Race day payments are accepted via VENMO, cash, or check only. The virtual 5K has a $35 fee. A T-shirt in the selected size is guaranteed for those registered by April 25th. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
