RUBE'S RUN
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Prospect, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $22.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fitness and fun at the 25th Annual Rube's Run on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in Prospect, Butler! This vibrant event features a 5k Run and Walk, inviting participants of all ages to join in the celebration of health and community spirit. Registration is just $20 if completed by July 18, or $25 for day-of entries, with the added incentive of trophies for the top male and female finishers in every age group.
Participants can look forward to delicious hotdogs and drinks served by a professional caterer while results are being tallied. The day will also include a free Kids Race right after the main event, with T-shirts available for just $5 if ordered by July 19. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a Virtual Race option is available, allowing participants to complete a 3.1-mile distance from any location. Don't miss the chance to support the Prospect Area Preservation Society while enjoying a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and competition!
Participants can look forward to delicious hotdogs and drinks served by a professional caterer while results are being tallied. The day will also include a free Kids Race right after the main event, with T-shirts available for just $5 if ordered by July 19. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a Virtual Race option is available, allowing participants to complete a 3.1-mile distance from any location. Don't miss the chance to support the Prospect Area Preservation Society while enjoying a fantastic day filled with camaraderie and competition!
Organiser's Description
The 25th Annual Rube's Run 5k Run and Walk will be Saturday, July 25, 2026.
$20 if received by 6 p.m. July 18. $25 after July 18 and day of race. Shirts and tanks must be ordered by July 18 and will not be available for race-day registrants.
Online registration is open until 6 p.m. July 24. Race-day registration is $25 and shirts will not be available.
There will be trophies for 1st place male and female finishers in all age groups. Participants can enjoy hotdogs (cooked and served by a professional caterer) and drinks while the results are being tabulated.
The Kids Race will take place immediately following the 5k. The Kids Race is free, but T-shirts (one size, one style) are $5 and must be ordered by the July 19 deadline.
SHIRTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE-DAY REGISTRANTS!
If you want to participate but do not want to attend the event, you can enter our "Virtual Race." Register here or by mail, run 3.1 miles at a location of your choosing, and report your time to jtgallagher@zoominternet.net by noon on race-day. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards, but will be listed in the race results among "Virtual Finishers." If registered by the July 18 deadline, Virtual Race participants can pick up a complimentary T-shirt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, or have their shirt mailed to them for an extra $8.
All proceeds help the Prospect Area Preservation Society. The 5k course passes the boyhood home of baseball hall-of-famer Rube Waddell.
$20 if received by 6 p.m. July 18. $25 after July 18 and day of race. Shirts and tanks must be ordered by July 18 and will not be available for race-day registrants.
Online registration is open until 6 p.m. July 24. Race-day registration is $25 and shirts will not be available.
There will be trophies for 1st place male and female finishers in all age groups. Participants can enjoy hotdogs (cooked and served by a professional caterer) and drinks while the results are being tabulated.
The Kids Race will take place immediately following the 5k. The Kids Race is free, but T-shirts (one size, one style) are $5 and must be ordered by the July 19 deadline.
SHIRTS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE FOR RACE-DAY REGISTRANTS!
If you want to participate but do not want to attend the event, you can enter our "Virtual Race." Register here or by mail, run 3.1 miles at a location of your choosing, and report your time to jtgallagher@zoominternet.net by noon on race-day. Virtual participants are not eligible for awards, but will be listed in the race results among "Virtual Finishers." If registered by the July 18 deadline, Virtual Race participants can pick up a complimentary T-shirt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 24, at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect, or have their shirt mailed to them for an extra $8.
All proceeds help the Prospect Area Preservation Society. The 5k course passes the boyhood home of baseball hall-of-famer Rube Waddell.
Races
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25th Annual 5k Run and Walk
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (8:30AM EDT)
$22.45
Important notes: This year's location is again at the Presbyterian Church of Prospect. The course will be the same as last year. It will start and end at the church. Our shirt count must be final by July 19, after which we will not be able to order any more shirts. -
Virtual Race
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.45
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Kids Race
Incl. Youth T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
The Kids Race is free. Kids shirts are $5 and must be ordered in advance.
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