RUBE'S RUN
- Date Sat 25th July 2026
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Prospect, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $27.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a fantastic day of fun and fitness at the 25th Annual Rube's Run, taking place on Saturday, July 25, 2026, in the charming town of Prospect, Butler! This exciting event features a 5k run and walk, perfect for participants of all ages and experience levels. Early registration is just $20 if completed by July 18, while day-of registration is available for $25. Don’t forget, shirts and tanks must be ordered by July 18, as they won’t be available for race-day registrants.
But that's not all! Following the 5k, kids will have a blast in the free Kids Race, with T-shirts available for just $5 if ordered by July 19. Participants can also enjoy delicious hotdogs and drinks while results are being tallied, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone involved. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, there's a Virtual Race option where you can complete the 3.1 miles at your chosen location. All proceeds from the event benefit the Prospect Area Preservation Society, making this a meaningful way to stay active and support your community. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the spirit of Rube
But that's not all! Following the 5k, kids will have a blast in the free Kids Race, with T-shirts available for just $5 if ordered by July 19. Participants can also enjoy delicious hotdogs and drinks while results are being tallied, creating a festive atmosphere for everyone involved. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, there's a Virtual Race option where you can complete the 3.1 miles at your chosen location. All proceeds from the event benefit the Prospect Area Preservation Society, making this a meaningful way to stay active and support your community. Join us for a day filled with excitement, camaraderie, and the spirit of Rube
Organiser's Description
THERE IS RACE DAY REGISTRATION !!
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.
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.
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
CLOSEDImportant 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. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
$27.75
CLOSED -
Kids Race
Incl. Youth T-Shirt
Sat 25th July 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThe Kids Race is free. Kids shirts are $5 and must be ordered in advance.
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