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
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fun and fitness at the Butler's Back the Blue 5k, taking place on Sunday, May 17th, 2026, in the beautiful town of Butler! This exciting event invites runners of all ages to participate in a fast-paced 5k race, perfect for achieving personal bests. Race day registration will be available, and for those who pre-register, race packets can be picked up at the Carousel Pavilion, located at the bottom of Alameda Hill in the park.
Participants can look forward to a fantastic post-race celebration featuring free food options like pasta salad, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, and pierogies, along with lively music from a DJ and the national anthem. With prize money for the top overall male and female finishers and awards for various age groups—including a new category for runners aged 80 and over—there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate your achievements. Plus, the event supports the Butler City Police Department's K9 unit, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that promises a day of joy, camaraderie, and competition!
Participants can look forward to a fantastic post-race celebration featuring free food options like pasta salad, hot dogs, BBQ sandwiches, and pierogies, along with lively music from a DJ and the national anthem. With prize money for the top overall male and female finishers and awards for various age groups—including a new category for runners aged 80 and over—there are plenty of opportunities to celebrate your achievements. Plus, the event supports the Butler City Police Department's K9 unit, making your participation even more meaningful. Don’t miss out on this vibrant community event that promises a day of joy, camaraderie, and competition!
Organiser's Description
There is race day registration. Preregistered you will pick up your race packets that has everything that you will need at the Carousel pavilion at the bottom of Alameda Hill in the park.
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 . OUT OF STOCK ON SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, 2XLARGE . 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
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 . OUT OF STOCK ON SMALL, MEDIUM, LARGE, 2XLARGE . 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
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
CLOSED -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
Sun 17th May 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$33.05
CLOSEDWalk Only: There will be awards for top walkers. -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $3.05 Fee & T-Shirt or Beanie Hat or Socks
$33.05
CLOSEDFor 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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