RUBE'S RUN
- Date Tue 18th March 2025 - Sat 26th July 2025
- Time 8:30AM EDT
- Location Prospect, Pennsylvania
- Price Free - $22.45
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the excitement of the 24th Annual Rube's Run 5K Run and Walk, taking place on Saturday, July 26, 2025, in the charming town of Prospect, Butler. This vibrant event welcomes participants of all ages and skill levels to enjoy a scenic 3.1-mile course that winds past the historic boyhood home of baseball legend Rube Waddell.
Early registration is just $20 until July 19, after which it increases to $25, so don't miss your chance to secure your spot at a great price! Participants can look forward to celebrating their achievements with delicious hotdogs and drinks while results are being tallied. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in every age group, promising a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Plus, the Kids Race, held immediately after the 5K, is free, with T-shirts available for just $5 if ordered by the July 19 deadline. For those who can't attend in person, the "Virtual Race" option allows participants to run 3.1 miles at their chosen location. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit—all while supporting the Prospect Area Preservation Society!
Early registration is just $20 until July 19, after which it increases to $25, so don't miss your chance to secure your spot at a great price! Participants can look forward to celebrating their achievements with delicious hotdogs and drinks while results are being tallied. Awards will be presented to the top male and female finishers in every age group, promising a competitive yet friendly atmosphere. Plus, the Kids Race, held immediately after the 5K, is free, with T-shirts available for just $5 if ordered by the July 19 deadline. For those who can't attend in person, the "Virtual Race" option allows participants to run 3.1 miles at their chosen location. Join us for a day of fun, fitness, and community spirit—all while supporting the Prospect Area Preservation Society!
Organiser's Description
The 24th Annual Rube's Run 5k Run and Walk will be Saturday, July 26, 2025.
Early registration is $20 and ends at 11:59 p.m. July 19, after which the cost increases to $25. Shirts cannot be ordered after July 19. 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.
Early registration is $20 and ends at 11:59 p.m. July 19, after which the cost increases to $25. Shirts cannot be ordered after July 19. 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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25th Annual 5k Run and Walk
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 26th July 2025 (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 20, 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 26th July 2025 (9:30AM EDT)
Free
The Kids Race is free. Kids shirts are $5 and must be ordered in advance.
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