BZ Classic 5K
- Date Sun 29th June 2025
- Time 10:00AM EDT
- Location Ridgway, Pennsylvania
- Price $33.05
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 6th Annual BZ Classic 5K, taking place on Sunday, June 29, 2025, in the picturesque town of Ridgway, Elk County, Pennsylvania! This exciting event celebrates the legacy of Mr. Ben Zappa, a founding member of the Elk County Striders, and promises a fantastic day filled with community spirit and athletic achievement. Runners will traverse the scenic Clarion-Little Toby rail-trail, making for an unforgettable race experience.
Participants who pre-register by June 15th will receive a stylish race shirt, while awards will be given to the top three finishers in each male and female age group. With a registration fee of just $30 and the convenience of race day registration available without any extra fees, there's no excuse not to join the fun! Come out and be a part of this vibrant celebration of running and honor the legacy of a true running icon known as "BZ." Donβt miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy the beauty of the course, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts!
Participants who pre-register by June 15th will receive a stylish race shirt, while awards will be given to the top three finishers in each male and female age group. With a registration fee of just $30 and the convenience of race day registration available without any extra fees, there's no excuse not to join the fun! Come out and be a part of this vibrant celebration of running and honor the legacy of a true running icon known as "BZ." Donβt miss this opportunity to challenge yourself, enjoy the beauty of the course, and connect with fellow running enthusiasts!
Organiser's Description
Welcome to the 6th Annual BZ Classic 5K! This race is sponsored by the Elk County Striders, and is to honor Mr. Ben Zappa who is one of the founding members of the Striders' club back in 1983. This 5k runs along the Clarion-Little Toby rail-trail in historic Ridgway, PA. EACH PRE-REGISTERED ENTRANT WILL RECEIVE A RACE SHIRT IF PRE-REGISTERED BY JUNE 15TH.
Awards to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each male and female age group. Pre-registration is $30. WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! NO EXTRA FEE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION! HOWEVER, NO SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRANTS!
Here are a few simple things:
1) Depending on number of participants, runners will be sent out in waves. Timing chips will be disposable, so there is no need to turn them in post-race.
2) Packets will contain bibs, pins, timing chips, and t-shirt.
Come join the fun on a beautiful course, and help us honor a running legend known as "BZ"!
Awards to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each male and female age group. Pre-registration is $30. WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY REGISTRATION!! NO EXTRA FEE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRATION! HOWEVER, NO SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE DAY REGISTRANTS!
Here are a few simple things:
1) Depending on number of participants, runners will be sent out in waves. Timing chips will be disposable, so there is no need to turn them in post-race.
2) Packets will contain bibs, pins, timing chips, and t-shirt.
Come join the fun on a beautiful course, and help us honor a running legend known as "BZ"!
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