Butler's Back the Blue 5k
- Date Sun 17th May 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Butler, Pennsylvania
- Price $33.05
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 5th Annual Butler's Back the Blue 5k on Sunday, May 17, 2026, in the charming town of Butler! This exciting event promises a thrilling day filled with camaraderie, competition, and community spirit, all while supporting the Butler City Police Department's K9 unit. The fast course is perfect for both seasoned runners looking to set personal bests and those new to the race scene. Participants can look forward to a fantastic post-race celebration featuring free food, including pasta salad, BBQ sandwiches, and hot dogs, with a DJ spinning tunes to keep the energy high.
Don't miss your chance to snag this year's specially designed race shirts—guaranteed only for registrations completed by April 29th! Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, each taking home $50 in cash, along with age group medals for the top three in each 10-year category. Plus, there are special awards for walkers! This event is part of the beloved Miles of Smiles race series, so gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness, and community pride. Sign up today and be a part of this unforgettable experience in Butler!
Don't miss your chance to snag this year's specially designed race shirts—guaranteed only for registrations completed by April 29th! Awards will be given to the top overall male and female finishers, each taking home $50 in cash, along with age group medals for the top three in each 10-year category. Plus, there are special awards for walkers! This event is part of the beloved Miles of Smiles race series, so gather your friends and family for a day of fun, fitness, and community pride. Sign up today and be a part of this unforgettable experience in Butler!
Organiser's Description
LAST DAY TO BE GUARANTEED THIS NEWLY DESIGNED 5TH ANNUAL SHIRT IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th. We will be ordering extra but first to register gets them. After they run out then we have 14 leftover shirts from last year to hand out. WE STILL HAVE 2026 SHIRTS FOR Large. We still have last year Small and Medium and XLarge shirts leftover. There are no dates on the shirts.
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
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. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
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2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
Walk Only: There will be awards for top walkers. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
$33.05
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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