St. Patty's 5k Run/Walk or Ruck
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Event overview and location
The St. Patty's 5k Run/Walk or Ruck and Fitness Mile takes place on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in Uniontown, PA (15401). The main venue is the Uniontown High School Track at 146 E. Fayette Street. Proceeds will benefit Amy's Army for PanCAN (Pancreatic Cancer Action Network) and the event is dedicated to a co-founder of Uniontown CrossFit who died from pancreatic cancer in 2021.
Race formats and course
The event includes these distances and formats:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 5K Ruck
- Fitness Mile
- The Fittest (5K plus Fitness Mile combo)
The 5K is described as a fast and flat course through Uniontown and South Union Township. The Fitness Mile consists of four 1/4-mile legs paired with exercises: burpees, air-squats, overhead press, sit ups, lunges, and pushups. The ruck division requires a 45 lb weight for men and 35 lb weight for women, verified before and after the race.
Entry, awards and logistics
Standard entry fees are listed as $25 for single events and $40 for the combo. Registration notes include a close/re-open sequence at year end and a price increase for the combo after January 6, 2026. Awards include top overall and age-group places in the 5K, top walkers, top ruck competitors, and top finishers in the Fitness Mile. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by March 5. Early packet pickup is available at Mom Maruca’s. Parking is available at Uniontown High School. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
