Ron Shields Perry 5K
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Event overview
The Ron Shields Perry 5000 is a community running event in New Bloomfield, PA, organized by Perry County Road Runners. The event program for 2026 includes a 5K race, a kids fun run, and a one-mile walk. A street fair takes place after the events.
Distances
- 5K
- One mile
- Kids Fun Run (open to ages 13 and under)
Registration and fees
Regular 5K registration is listed as $20 without a shirt or $30 with a shirt while supplies last. Perry County schools cross country runners pay $10 without a shirt. Active military may register free or pay $10 with a shirt. The one-mile walk is $10 without a shirt or $20 with a shirt. The kids fun run is free without a shirt or $10 with a shirt. Late registration increases the 5K fee to $25 without a shirt or $35 with a shirt. Registration for the 2026 events closes on September 9, 2026 at 11:59 pm EDT.
Logistics and community support
Advance packet pickup is not available because packets are assembled the Thursday or Friday before the race. The organizers support local fire companies in towns where they hold races and have provided scholarship checks to high school cross country and track athletes in past years; recipients were selected by coaches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
