BIG ONE RUN
- Date Sat 21st February 2026
- Time 4:00PM EST
- Location New Castle, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.45 - $33.05
- Races 4 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the BIG ONE RUN on Saturday, February 21, 2026, in beautiful New Castle, Lawrence! This exhilarating event features two race distances: a scenic 1-mile run and a thrilling 5k race, both taking place at the stunning Cascade Park. Participants will not only enjoy the breathtaking views of Big Run Falls but will also receive a high-quality Smileymiles beanie cap and a beautiful black and gold finisher medal.
The 5k race kicks off shortly after the mile event, and there's even a chance to win cash prizes for the overall male and female winners! Runners and walkers alike can indulge in complimentary coffee and cookies provided by Don and Natascha Cratty, making this a perfect day for everyone. Plus, join the Miles of Smiles race series for even more fun and the opportunity to earn a specially designed black Smileymiles jacket. With a total of nine races throughout the year, including virtual options, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to kick off your running season and make unforgettable memories!
The 5k race kicks off shortly after the mile event, and there's even a chance to win cash prizes for the overall male and female winners! Runners and walkers alike can indulge in complimentary coffee and cookies provided by Don and Natascha Cratty, making this a perfect day for everyone. Plus, join the Miles of Smiles race series for even more fun and the opportunity to earn a specially designed black Smileymiles jacket. With a total of nine races throughout the year, including virtual options, there's something for everyone. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to kick off your running season and make unforgettable memories!
Organiser's Description
Everyone will get a Smileymiles beanie cap !! High Quality embroidered.
Everyone will get a beautiful black and gold finisher medal !!! We will be giving 6 random drawing prizes out that will be given away after the 5k.
Cash Prize to the Overall Male and Female 5k winners.
The 1 mile and the 5k race will be held at Cascade Park, New Castle. We have the 5k starting after the mile. NEW 5K COURSE !! Don and Natascha Cratty will supply coffee and cookies to all runners and walkers. You can even run or walk both !!
Big Run Falls is the name of the waterfalls at Cascade Park. It is beautiful to view in the winter.
This is the first race of the Miles of Smiles race series. Everyone that does the series gets a newly designed black smileymiles jacket. This is a 9 race series and if you can't make one you can sign up virtually and it still counts. Not all the dates have been set yet but here is what we have as far as info.
Feb 21st - Big Run 5k Cascade Park New Castle
March 7th - Ellport 5k Ellwood City
May 17th - Back the Blue 5k Butler
June 7th - Run to Breathe 5k & Half Marathon Moraine State Park
June 21st - Run Like an Animal 5k Linden Pointe Hermitage
July - Gosh darn Goddard 5k & 10k Sandy lake
Aug 23rd - Brady's Run Happy 5k & 10k Beaver Falls
Nov - YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & half marathon Kittanning
Dec 20th - Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5k Buhl Park Hermitage
You sign up for each race individually. Every race will have prize money to the overall winners.
Everyone will get a beautiful black and gold finisher medal !!! We will be giving 6 random drawing prizes out that will be given away after the 5k.
Cash Prize to the Overall Male and Female 5k winners.
The 1 mile and the 5k race will be held at Cascade Park, New Castle. We have the 5k starting after the mile. NEW 5K COURSE !! Don and Natascha Cratty will supply coffee and cookies to all runners and walkers. You can even run or walk both !!
Big Run Falls is the name of the waterfalls at Cascade Park. It is beautiful to view in the winter.
This is the first race of the Miles of Smiles race series. Everyone that does the series gets a newly designed black smileymiles jacket. This is a 9 race series and if you can't make one you can sign up virtually and it still counts. Not all the dates have been set yet but here is what we have as far as info.
Feb 21st - Big Run 5k Cascade Park New Castle
March 7th - Ellport 5k Ellwood City
May 17th - Back the Blue 5k Butler
June 7th - Run to Breathe 5k & Half Marathon Moraine State Park
June 21st - Run Like an Animal 5k Linden Pointe Hermitage
July - Gosh darn Goddard 5k & 10k Sandy lake
Aug 23rd - Brady's Run Happy 5k & 10k Beaver Falls
Nov - YMCA Turkey Trot 5k & half marathon Kittanning
Dec 20th - Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5k Buhl Park Hermitage
You sign up for each race individually. Every race will have prize money to the overall winners.
Races
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1 Mile Run or Walk
Incl. $2.45 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
Sat 21st February 2026 (4:00PM EST)
$22.45
Run or Walk -
5k Run/ Walk
Incl. $2.45 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
Sat 21st February 2026 (4:20PM EST)
$22.45
3.1 miles -
5K and 1 Mile
Incl. $3.05 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
Sat 21st February 2026 (4:00PM EST)
$33.05
Both the 5k and the 1 mile -
5k Virtual
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Smileymiles Beanie Cap
$27.75
If you can not attend
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