Harmony Silvester

  • Date Tue 31st December 2024
  • Location Harmony, Pennsylvania
  • Price $14.72 - $28.50
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Join us for the exciting Harmony Silvester Celebration on December 31, 2024, in Historic Harmony, Butler! This family-friendly event pays tribute to German heritage with a festive New Year's Eve celebration, honoring the countdown to midnight in Germany at 6:00 PM. The festivities kick off with a thrilling 5K race at 3:30 PM, followed by a 1 Mile Fun Run at 4:15 PM.

Participants will enjoy a vibrant atmosphere filled with vendors, a Christmas tree and wreath toss, and a spectacular ball drop accompanied by fireworks and the singing of Auld Lang Syne. Runners in the 5K will receive a long-sleeve race shirt while supplies last, and all 1 Mile Fun Run participants will earn a finisher's medal. The event will take place at the Grace Church Gymnasium, where registration and packet pickup will be available. With ample parking and a fun-filled schedule, don't miss this fantastic opportunity to ring in the New Year with joy and community spirit!

Organiser's Description

The Harmony Silvester Celebration is a family-focused event in Historic Harmony that honors its German heritage by celebrating Silvester (New Years Eve) on German time-6:00 PM (midnight in Germany). Kicking off the event, there is a 5K race starting at 3:30 PM, followed by a 1 Mile Fun Run at 4:15. At 6 PM, we will count down in German to a ball-drop, followed by fireworks and singing of Auld Lang Syne. Other activities include vendors, and a Christmas tree and wreath toss.

* 5K runners receive a long-sleeve race shirt while the inventory lasts. GUARANTEED SIZE MUST BE MADE BY DECEMBER 9TH.

EVENT START LOCATION - DAY OF REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD IN THE GRACE CHURCH GYMNASIUM AT 538 MAIN STREET, HARMONY, PA 16037 starting at 2 PM. Changing facilities available in the gym. Please note the gym will close at 5:45 PM so the volunteers can attend the countdown.

PACKET PICKUP - Early packet pickup at Grace Church Gymnasium (Dec 30th - 4 - 7 PM). Race day starting at 2:00 PM at the gym.

WEATHER - We will hold the event except for extreme weather (lightning, etc.)

PARKING - Ample parking available at the church and nearby lots.

5K COURSE DESCRIPTION - Race starts and ends across from the entrance to the Harmony Museum parking lot on Mercer Street. Course is an out and back starting out going slightly downhill, then one large hill followed by a flat stretch parallel to the Connoquenessing Creek. The last 1/2 mile to the finish will be slightly uphill.

1 MILE COURSE DESCRIPTION - Race starts on Wood Street directly across from the Harmony Inn. Course is flat and remains in town doing a loop.

AWARDS

* 5K - Top 3 Male & Female Overall. Top 3 Male & Female in the following age groups: 10 & under, 11-14; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79; 80+. Awards can be picked up in the gymnasium immediately following the race. Note the gym will close at 5:45 so the volunteers can attend the countdown.
* 1 MILE participants receive a finisher's medal. Parents may run free with their children under age 5.

REFUNDS - Sorry, no refunds. All proceeds benefit Harmony parks, trail & canoe launch.

This race is chip timed by WOLF CREEK RACE MANAGEMENT [https://www.wolfcreektrackclub.com]

Races

  • Harmony Silvester 5K

    Incl. $3.50 Fee & T-Shirt

    Tue 31st December 2024 (3:30PM EST)

    $28.50

  • 1 Mile Fun Run

    Incl. $2.72 Fee

    Tue 31st December 2024 (4:15PM EST)

    $14.72

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538 Main Street, Harmony, 16037, PA, United States

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