Port Matilda EMS 5k
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Port Matilda, Pennsylvania
- Price $28.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic community event at the Port Matilda EMS 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, October 3, 2026! Kicking off at 9:00 AM at the picturesque Port Matilda Community Park, this 5K promises a fun-filled day for runners, walkers, and supporters of all ages and abilities. With a scenic route through the heart of the borough, participants will enjoy a lovely atmosphere while supporting a vital cause.
Join fellow residents and families in raising funds for the essential operations of the Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services. Every step taken and every dollar raised will directly contribute to improving emergency medical equipment, training for personnel, and community safety programs. This event is not only an opportunity to get active but also a chance to give back to the people who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Whether you choose to run, walk, or simply cheer from the sidelines, your participation will help strengthen emergency services for our neighbors in Port Matilda and beyond!
Join fellow residents and families in raising funds for the essential operations of the Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services. Every step taken and every dollar raised will directly contribute to improving emergency medical equipment, training for personnel, and community safety programs. This event is not only an opportunity to get active but also a chance to give back to the people who dedicate their lives to keeping us safe. Whether you choose to run, walk, or simply cheer from the sidelines, your participation will help strengthen emergency services for our neighbors in Port Matilda and beyond!
Organiser's Description
Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services is excited to announce the Port Matilda EMS 5K Run/Walk, a community fundraiser taking place on Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 9:00 AM. The event will begin at Port Matilda Community Park, offering a scenic and familyfriendly route through the heart of the borough.
The 5K aims to bring together residents, families, runners, walkers, and supporters from across Centre County to raise funds for essential EMS operations, equipment, and community outreach programs. As a nonprofit emergency service, Port Matilda EMS relies heavily on community support to continue providing highquality, lifesaving care to Port Matilda and surrounding rural areas.
This event is about community coming together to support the people who show up on our hardest days. Every registration, every sponsorship, and every step taken helps strengthen emergency services for our neighbors.
EVENT DETAILS
START TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Port Matilda Community Park, 335 Park Street
DISTANCE: 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3257290?un]
TIMING: Professionally timed by Falcon Race Timing
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: All ages and abilities welcome
Participants can run, walk, or simply come out to cheer. Local businesses and organizations are invited to support the event through sponsorships, donations, or volunteer participation.
WHY IT MATTERS
Funds raised will directly support:
Emergency medical equipment
Training for EMS personnel
Community safety programs
Operational needs that help keep response times fast and reliable
Port Matilda EMS serves a wide rural area where dependable emergency response is essential. Community fundraisers like this 5K help ensure that residents continue receiving timely, highquality care when it matters most.
ABOUT PORT MATILDA EMS
Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services is a communitybased nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency medical care, rescue services, and public safety education to Port Matilda and surrounding communities.
The 5K aims to bring together residents, families, runners, walkers, and supporters from across Centre County to raise funds for essential EMS operations, equipment, and community outreach programs. As a nonprofit emergency service, Port Matilda EMS relies heavily on community support to continue providing highquality, lifesaving care to Port Matilda and surrounding rural areas.
This event is about community coming together to support the people who show up on our hardest days. Every registration, every sponsorship, and every step taken helps strengthen emergency services for our neighbors.
EVENT DETAILS
START TIME: 9:00 AM
LOCATION: Port Matilda Community Park, 335 Park Street
DISTANCE: 5K Run/Walk (3.1 miles) - CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE COURSE MAP [https://www.plotaroute.com/route/3257290?un]
TIMING: Professionally timed by Falcon Race Timing
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE: All ages and abilities welcome
Participants can run, walk, or simply come out to cheer. Local businesses and organizations are invited to support the event through sponsorships, donations, or volunteer participation.
WHY IT MATTERS
Funds raised will directly support:
Emergency medical equipment
Training for EMS personnel
Community safety programs
Operational needs that help keep response times fast and reliable
Port Matilda EMS serves a wide rural area where dependable emergency response is essential. Community fundraisers like this 5K help ensure that residents continue receiving timely, highquality care when it matters most.
ABOUT PORT MATILDA EMS
Port Matilda Emergency Medical Services is a communitybased nonprofit organization dedicated to providing emergency medical care, rescue services, and public safety education to Port Matilda and surrounding communities.
Races
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5k Run / Walk
Incl. $3.00 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 3rd October 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$28.00
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Location
Port Matilda Community Park, 335 Park Street, Port Matilda, 16870, PA, United States
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