Blueberry Hill 5K & Newberry Fun Run
- Date Sat 2nd August 2025
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Montrose, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Blueberry Hill 5K & Newberry Fun Run on Saturday, August 2nd, 2025, in the charming town of Montrose, Susquehanna! This exciting event is part of the annual Blueberry Festival, which promises a day filled with fun and community spirit. Runners will have the chance to compete in a timed 5K race, perfect for those looking to challenge themselves, while the Fun Run offers a more relaxed option for participants of all ages.
The picturesque streets of Montrose will be alive with energy as participants race for glory and fantastic prizes! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in various age categories, along with cash prizes for the overall winners. Schools can also get in on the action with a special competition that rewards the top athletic programs and encourages school spirit. After the race, treat yourself to delicious blueberry pancakes and enjoy the festivities at the Blueberry Festival, making it a delightful day for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere!
The picturesque streets of Montrose will be alive with energy as participants race for glory and fantastic prizes! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in various age categories, along with cash prizes for the overall winners. Schools can also get in on the action with a special competition that rewards the top athletic programs and encourages school spirit. After the race, treat yourself to delicious blueberry pancakes and enjoy the festivities at the Blueberry Festival, making it a delightful day for the whole family. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying the vibrant community atmosphere!
Organiser's Description
PLEASE BE AWARE -- Runners signing up between now and the race will not receive any promotional bags!
The 5K was a hit last year and were glad to bring it back to our annual Blueberry Festival in Montrose, PA! Come on out on Saturday, August 2nd for our Second Annual 5K and Fun Run. Work up an appetite on the race course, and then have some blueberry pancakes at our breakfast tent! We have family friendly events happening all day on the Village Green in Montrose, PA. If you're feeling extra competitive, sign up for our pie-eating contest Saturday afternoon! All proceeds from the Blueberry Festival (and 5K/Fun Run) benefit the Susquehanna Historical Society & Free Library Association.
The race will be run through the streets of quaint and picturesque Montrose. The 5K is a timed race, while the Fun Run is not.
5K AWARDS
Medals will be given to the top 3 male finishers and top 3 female finishers of the 5K in each age group:
12 & Under, 13-18, 19-30, 31-49, 50+
Cash prizes will be given to the top three overall Male and Female finishers as follows:
1ST OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - $100
2ND OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - $75
3RD OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - $50
There is a school award category being offered at this race that involves school athletic programs. If you are a school student, parent or immediate family member of a student, alumni, current or retired school employee, then you are eligible to race for your school. When signing up for the race, runners must identify what school they are affiliated with on the t-shirt size selection page. Scoring will be done the same as high school team cross country races: the top five males and top five females times of each school district will be used. Cash awards will be given to the three top scoring schools for both males and females and an additional cash award will be given to the school that registers the most overall participants. A check will be made out to the running program of each school receiving an award.
CASH AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE SCORES ARE AS FOLLOWS;
1ST PLACE SCHOOL - $500
2ND PLACE SCHOOL - $300
3RD PLACE SCHOOL - $100
SCHOOL WITH THE MOST OVERALL PARTICIPANTS - $100
IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE IDENTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN ASKED. IT'S A GREAT WAY TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
All runners who pre-register by July 19th will receive an event T-shirt.
*THOSE REGISTERING AFTER THAT DATE MAY RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IF AVAILABLE. ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR THE 5K AND THE FUN RUN MUST SIGN A WAIVER.
STAY FOR THE BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!!!!
The 5K was a hit last year and were glad to bring it back to our annual Blueberry Festival in Montrose, PA! Come on out on Saturday, August 2nd for our Second Annual 5K and Fun Run. Work up an appetite on the race course, and then have some blueberry pancakes at our breakfast tent! We have family friendly events happening all day on the Village Green in Montrose, PA. If you're feeling extra competitive, sign up for our pie-eating contest Saturday afternoon! All proceeds from the Blueberry Festival (and 5K/Fun Run) benefit the Susquehanna Historical Society & Free Library Association.
The race will be run through the streets of quaint and picturesque Montrose. The 5K is a timed race, while the Fun Run is not.
5K AWARDS
Medals will be given to the top 3 male finishers and top 3 female finishers of the 5K in each age group:
12 & Under, 13-18, 19-30, 31-49, 50+
Cash prizes will be given to the top three overall Male and Female finishers as follows:
1ST OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - $100
2ND OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - $75
3RD OVERALL MALE/FEMALE - $50
There is a school award category being offered at this race that involves school athletic programs. If you are a school student, parent or immediate family member of a student, alumni, current or retired school employee, then you are eligible to race for your school. When signing up for the race, runners must identify what school they are affiliated with on the t-shirt size selection page. Scoring will be done the same as high school team cross country races: the top five males and top five females times of each school district will be used. Cash awards will be given to the three top scoring schools for both males and females and an additional cash award will be given to the school that registers the most overall participants. A check will be made out to the running program of each school receiving an award.
CASH AWARDS FOR BOTH MALE AND FEMALE SCORES ARE AS FOLLOWS;
1ST PLACE SCHOOL - $500
2ND PLACE SCHOOL - $300
3RD PLACE SCHOOL - $100
SCHOOL WITH THE MOST OVERALL PARTICIPANTS - $100
IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT THE ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT OF A SCHOOL DISTRICT, PLEASE IDENTIFY THE SCHOOL DISTRICT WHEN ASKED. IT'S A GREAT WAY TO SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT!
All runners who pre-register by July 19th will receive an event T-shirt.
*THOSE REGISTERING AFTER THAT DATE MAY RECEIVE A T-SHIRT IF AVAILABLE. ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR THE 5K AND THE FUN RUN MUST SIGN A WAIVER.
STAY FOR THE BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL!!!!!
Races
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Blueberry Hill 5K
Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:30AM EDT)
$32.80
CLOSED -
Newberry Fun Run
Sat 2nd August 2025 (7:15AM EDT)
Free
CLOSED
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