Rube's Run
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Rube's Run, 25th Annual
Rube's Run takes place on July 25, 2026, at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, 115 Church Street, Prospect, PA 16052. The 5K course starts and ends at the church and follows the same route used the previous year.
Distances offered:
- 5K in-person 25th Annual 5k Run and Walk
- 5K Virtual Race
- 150 yards Kids Race (free entry)
Registration opens April 14. Online registration for the in-person 5K and the Kids Race closes July 24. Virtual Race registration closes July 18. Entry fees are $20 if payment is received by July 18 and $25 after that and on race day. The Kids Race is free; kids shirts cost $5 and must be ordered in advance. Virtual entrants are not eligible for awards; registered virtual participants who meet the July 18 deadline may pick up a complimentary shirt on July 24 at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect or have a shirt mailed for an additional $8.
Trophies are awarded to first place male and female finishers in all age groups. Hotdogs and drinks are provided by a professional caterer while results are tabulated. Net proceeds benefit the Prospect Area Preservation Society. The 5K course passes the boyhood home of Rube Waddell. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
