Ron Shields Perry 5K
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Ron Shields Perry 5000
The Ron Shields Perry 5000 is a community running event in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, held on September 12, 2026. The event program includes a 5K race, a kids fun run, and a one-mile walk, followed by a street fair.
Event distances:
- 5K Perry 5000
- Kids Fun Run open to ages 13 and under
- One-mile Walk
Registration fees are listed for multiple options: the base 5K fee is $20 without a shirt and $30 with a shirt while supplies last. The Kids Fun Run is free without a shirt; the walk has a $10 base fee. Late registration carries higher fees, and registration closes September 9, 2026. Reduced or special registration rates have been noted for Perry County schools cross country runners and active military.
Organizers prepare race packets on the Thursday or Friday before the event and do not offer advanced packet pickup. The event supports local fire companies in towns where races are held and has provided scholarship awards to regional high school cross country and track athletes; recipients were selected by coaches. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
