RUBE'S RUN
- Date Tue 18th March 2025 - Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Prospect, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $27.75
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join the excitement at the 24th Annual Rube's Run, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Prospect, Butler. This thrilling event features a 5k run and walk, perfect for both seasoned runners and families looking to enjoy a day of fun and community spirit. Early registration is just $20 until July 19, with day-of registration priced at $25. Don't miss out on the chance to snag a race-day shirt, as they must be ordered by the July 19 deadline!
The Rube's Run not only offers an exhilarating 5k course that winds past the boyhood home of legendary baseball player Rube Waddell, but also includes a special Kids Race immediately following the main event, which is free for young participants. Hotdogs and drinks will be served by a professional caterer while race results are being calculated, adding to the festive atmosphere. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a Virtual Race option is available, allowing participants to complete the 3.1-mile distance from their chosen location. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of health, community, and fun—all proceeds support the Prospect Area Preservation Society!
The Rube's Run not only offers an exhilarating 5k course that winds past the boyhood home of legendary baseball player Rube Waddell, but also includes a special Kids Race immediately following the main event, which is free for young participants. Hotdogs and drinks will be served by a professional caterer while race results are being calculated, adding to the festive atmosphere. For those who prefer to run at their own pace, a Virtual Race option is available, allowing participants to complete the 3.1-mile distance from their chosen location. Mark your calendars and get ready for a day of health, community, and fun—all proceeds support the Prospect Area Preservation Society!
Organiser's Description
The 24th Annual Rube's Run 5k Run and Walk will be Saturday, July 26, 2025.
$20 if received by 6 p.m. July 19. $25 after July 19 and day of race. Shirts and tanks must be ordered by July 19 and will not be available for race-day registrants.
Online registration is open until 6 p.m. July 25. 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 [email protected] 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 19 deadline, Virtual Race participants can pick up a complimentary T-shirt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 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 19. $25 after July 19 and day of race. Shirts and tanks must be ordered by July 19 and will not be available for race-day registrants.
Online registration is open until 6 p.m. July 25. 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 [email protected] 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 19 deadline, Virtual Race participants can pick up a complimentary T-shirt at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 26, 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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24th Annual 5k Run and Walk
Incl. $2.75 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (8:30AM EDT)
$27.75
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 20, 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 26th July 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
CLOSEDThe Kids Race is free. Kids shirts are $5 and must be ordered in advance.
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