Blueberry Hill 5K & Newberry Fun Run
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 7:15AM EDT
- Location Montrose, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the exhilarating Third Annual Blueberry Hill 5K and Newberry Fun Run on Saturday, August 8th, 2026, in the charming town of Montrose, Susquehanna! This exciting event is part of the annual Blueberry Festival, where you can enjoy a lively atmosphere filled with family-friendly activities on the Village Green. Lace up your running shoes for the timed 5K race that winds through the picturesque streets of Montrose, or participate in the non-competitive Fun Run for a more leisurely experience.
After working up an appetite, indulge in delicious blueberry pancakes at the breakfast tent, and don't miss the thrilling pie-eating contest later in the day! With awards for the top male and female finishers in various age groups, as well as cash prizes for overall champions, there’s plenty of motivation to push yourself to the finish line. Schools can also get in on the action with special awards, encouraging community spirit and athletic excellence. Don’t forget to register by July 19th to secure your event T-shirt. Come out and celebrate with us at the Blueberry Festival—it's going to be a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
After working up an appetite, indulge in delicious blueberry pancakes at the breakfast tent, and don't miss the thrilling pie-eating contest later in the day! With awards for the top male and female finishers in various age groups, as well as cash prizes for overall champions, there’s plenty of motivation to push yourself to the finish line. Schools can also get in on the action with special awards, encouraging community spirit and athletic excellence. Don’t forget to register by July 19th to secure your event T-shirt. Come out and celebrate with us at the Blueberry Festival—it's going to be a day full of fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Come out on Saturday, August 8th for our Third Annual 5K and Fun Run at the Blueberry Festival in Montrose, PA! 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 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!!!!!
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