Butler's Back the Blue 5k
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Butler, Pennsylvania
- Price $24.57 - $27.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Butler's Back the Blue 5K on Sunday, May 17, 2026! This exciting event will take place in the picturesque town of Butler, and promises a fantastic race experience for runners of all ages and abilities. With a fast course perfect for personal bests, participants can look forward to a day filled with fun, camaraderie, and community spirit.
Race day registration kicks off at 7:30 AM, setting the stage for an energetic morning. Runners will compete for top honors, with cash prizes for the overall male and female winners, along with age group medals for the top three in each 10-year category. This year, there’s an exciting new addition—the 80+ age group! Families are welcome, and furry friends can join in on the fun as long as they're on a leash.
After the race, enjoy delicious free food including pasta salad, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, and pierogies while grooving to live music. Plus, don’t miss the chance to stay for the awards ceremony, where you could win random drawings and see a special police dog presentation! Best of all, proceeds from the event benefit the Butler's City Police Department K
Race day registration kicks off at 7:30 AM, setting the stage for an energetic morning. Runners will compete for top honors, with cash prizes for the overall male and female winners, along with age group medals for the top three in each 10-year category. This year, there’s an exciting new addition—the 80+ age group! Families are welcome, and furry friends can join in on the fun as long as they're on a leash.
After the race, enjoy delicious free food including pasta salad, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, and pierogies while grooving to live music. Plus, don’t miss the chance to stay for the awards ceremony, where you could win random drawings and see a special police dog presentation! Best of all, proceeds from the event benefit the Butler's City Police Department K
Organiser's Description
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Prize Money to the top overall Male and Female.
Many age group awards !! New this year. 80+ age group !!
Very fast course that you can have a personal best on. Registration is at the bottom of Alameda Hill at the carousel pavilion.
Will have FREE food, Pasta Salad, Hot Dogs , BBQ Sandwiches, Pierogies, Fruit
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash
DJ will play music and the national anthem.
Awards: Top 1 Overall 5k male and female $50 cash each !! Age group winners top 3 gets an police medal award for 10 year age groups in the 5k. Walker awards to the top 3 walkers men and women
Proceeds benefits the Butler's city Police Dept. K9 unit
This is the 3rd race in the Miles of Smiles race series.
We will have random drawings !!! Stay at the awards to win !! Hoping to have a police dog presentation at the awards ceremony if available.
Virtual runners will be mailed a finisher medal along with their entry gift
Click Here to view 2022 Race Photos on Snapfish [https://www.snapfish.com/share?via=link&token=pOlQqgMvm4xg-tlMdf8eNA/AUS/27952598422070/SNAPFISH]
Prize Money to the top overall Male and Female.
Many age group awards !! New this year. 80+ age group !!
Very fast course that you can have a personal best on. Registration is at the bottom of Alameda Hill at the carousel pavilion.
Will have FREE food, Pasta Salad, Hot Dogs , BBQ Sandwiches, Pierogies, Fruit
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash
DJ will play music and the national anthem.
Awards: Top 1 Overall 5k male and female $50 cash each !! Age group winners top 3 gets an police medal award for 10 year age groups in the 5k. Walker awards to the top 3 walkers men and women
Proceeds benefits the Butler's city Police Dept. K9 unit
This is the 3rd race in the Miles of Smiles race series.
We will have random drawings !!! Stay at the awards to win !! Hoping to have a police dog presentation at the awards ceremony if available.
Virtual runners will be mailed a finisher medal along with their entry gift
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.57 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$24.57
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2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.57 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$24.57
Walk Only: There will be awards for top walkers. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
$27.75
For anyone that can not attend. Race packets will be mailed to you. Virtual runners only will receive a finisher medal and a entry gift.
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184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler, 16001, PA, United States
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