St. Patty's 5k Run/Walk or Ruck
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St. Patty's 5K Run/Walk, Ruck and Fitness Mile
This event takes place on March 20, 2027 at the Uniontown High School Track, 146 E. Fayette Street, Uniontown, PA 15401. It combines a 5K run, ruck and walk with a separate Fitness Mile and an optional combined challenge that pairs the 5K with the Fitness Mile.
Distances offered:
- 5K Run
- 5K Ruck
- 5K Walk
- Fitness Mile (1 mile)
- The Fittest (5K plus Fitness Mile combo, 4.1 miles)
Proceeds benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). The Fitness Mile is divided into four 1/4-mile legs that include paired exercises: burpees, air squats, overhead press, sit ups, lunges and pushups. The combined 5K plus Fitness Mile entry records a combined time for both efforts.
Awards are given for the Top 3 overall male and female runners and age group awards for runners in these brackets: 13 and under, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and up. Top 10 male and top 10 female walkers will be recognized. The Fitness Mile and Ruck divisions each have awards for the Top 3 male and female competitors. Ruck weight requirements are 45 lbs for men and 35 lbs for women, verified before and after the event.
Event perks include participant shirts (guaranteed for registrations by March 10), an awards ceremony and an afterparty at Mom Maruca’s, and parking at Uniontown High School. A hotel discount is available at Hilton Garden Inn Uniontown. Registration fees in the source list $25 for individual events and $40 for the combo entry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
