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 for an exhilarating experience at the Butler's Back the Blue 5K on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the vibrant community of Butler! This exciting event not only promises a fast and flat course perfect for achieving personal bests but also celebrates our local heroes, with proceeds benefiting the Butler City Police Department's K9 unit. Race day registration kicks off at 7:30 AM, so arrive early to soak in the festive atmosphere. Participants can look forward to a fun-filled day featuring delicious free food options, including pasta salad, BBQ sandwiches, and pierogies, while a DJ sets the mood with music and the national anthem.
With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes for the top three in each 10-year category, every participant has a chance to shine. Don’t forget, there are also special awards for the top three male and female walkers! Bring your furry friends along for the fun, as dogs are welcome on leashes. Join us for this thrilling race and become part of a community tradition in the Miles of Smiles race series!
With awards for the top overall male and female finishers, as well as age group prizes for the top three in each 10-year category, every participant has a chance to shine. Don’t forget, there are also special awards for the top three male and female walkers! Bring your furry friends along for the fun, as dogs are welcome on leashes. Join us for this thrilling race and become part of a community tradition in the Miles of Smiles race series!
Organiser's Description
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Prize Money to the top overall Male and Female.
Many age group awards !!
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 3 male and female overalls gets a police dog trophy. Top 3 Age group winners 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.
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 !!
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 3 male and female overalls gets a police dog trophy. Top 3 Age group winners 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.
Races
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5k Run
Incl. $2.57 Fee & T-Shirt or Running Socks
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$24.57
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2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.57 Fee & T-Shirt or Running 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 Running Socks
$27.75
For anyone that can not attend. Race packets will be mailed to you.
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184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler, 16001, PA, United States
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