Solar 5k/15k
- Date Sun 10th August 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Boston, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.75 - $33.05
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exhilarating day of fitness and fun at the 11th Solar 5k/15k, taking place on Sunday, August 10th, 2025, in the beautiful McKeesport, Allegheny! This low-key summer race, formerly known as the Polar Vortex, invites runners of all levels to enjoy a scenic route on flat, crushed limestone trails. Participants can choose between two thrilling distances: the 5k and the 15k.
Registration opens bright and early at 7 AM, with awards recognizing the top athletes in various categories, including overall male and female winners, masters categories, and age group placements from 10 and under to 70+. This event is not just about competition; it’s a fantastic opportunity for cross country teams to engage and challenge themselves. Join us for a memorable day of community spirit, healthy competition, and the chance to earn some great prizes! Don't miss out on this exciting race day experience!
Registration opens bright and early at 7 AM, with awards recognizing the top athletes in various categories, including overall male and female winners, masters categories, and age group placements from 10 and under to 70+. This event is not just about competition; it’s a fantastic opportunity for cross country teams to engage and challenge themselves. Join us for a memorable day of community spirit, healthy competition, and the chance to earn some great prizes! Don't miss out on this exciting race day experience!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 11TH SOLAR 5K/15K. (FORMERLY THE POLAR VORTEX)
TEAM BRUNAZZI EVENT'S LOW KEY SUMMER RACE.
REGISTRATION: 7AM-8:00AM
AWARDS: TOP 3 M & F OVERALL, MASTERS M/F, TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP: 10 AND UNDER,11-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39, 40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+ (NO DUPLICATIONS, MEDALS WILL NOT BE MAILED)
Are you a cross country coach looking for a race for your team? Ask us about special cross country team pricing. (Middle/High School)
Course: Flat rails to trails trail on crushed limestone
Water Stop: Mile 1.55 at the 5k turn around and mile 4.66 at the 15k turn around.
Proceeds: TBA
Top 3 M & F overall, masters M/F.
Please no headphones or pets.
Sanctioned by USATF.
RACE REFUND & TRANSFER POLICY (EFFECTIVE 01-01-2016)
Team Brunazzi Events LLC has a zero refund policy.
You may transfer race or distance at any time before the race. You may NOT change distances after the race has started. Please email TBE at [email protected] with your transfer request. You will have to pay any additional amounts associated with the change.
SHIRT POLICY (EFFECTIVE 01-01-2016)
Preregistered runners receive a shirt if they sign up by a specified date when the shirts are ordered. After that extra shirts are first come, first serve.
After a race, shirts of runners that did not show up will be given to those runners that signed up race day. If you want your shirt but cannot make the race, please have another runner pick yours up.
No shirts will be ordered after the race. No shirts will be mailed.
TEAM BRUNAZZI EVENT'S LOW KEY SUMMER RACE.
REGISTRATION: 7AM-8:00AM
AWARDS: TOP 3 M & F OVERALL, MASTERS M/F, TOP 3 IN EACH AGE GROUP: 10 AND UNDER,11-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39, 40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+ (NO DUPLICATIONS, MEDALS WILL NOT BE MAILED)
Are you a cross country coach looking for a race for your team? Ask us about special cross country team pricing. (Middle/High School)
Course: Flat rails to trails trail on crushed limestone
Water Stop: Mile 1.55 at the 5k turn around and mile 4.66 at the 15k turn around.
Proceeds: TBA
Top 3 M & F overall, masters M/F.
Please no headphones or pets.
Sanctioned by USATF.
RACE REFUND & TRANSFER POLICY (EFFECTIVE 01-01-2016)
Team Brunazzi Events LLC has a zero refund policy.
You may transfer race or distance at any time before the race. You may NOT change distances after the race has started. Please email TBE at [email protected] with your transfer request. You will have to pay any additional amounts associated with the change.
SHIRT POLICY (EFFECTIVE 01-01-2016)
Preregistered runners receive a shirt if they sign up by a specified date when the shirts are ordered. After that extra shirts are first come, first serve.
After a race, shirts of runners that did not show up will be given to those runners that signed up race day. If you want your shirt but cannot make the race, please have another runner pick yours up.
No shirts will be ordered after the race. No shirts will be mailed.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.75 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$27.75
OPENS SOON -
15k
Incl. $3.05 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sun 10th August 2025 (8:00AM EDT)
$33.05
OPENS SOONRun ONLY.
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