Solar 5k/15k
- Date Sun 8th August 2027
- Time 8:00AM EDT
- Location Boston, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of running at the 13th Solar 5k/15k event taking place on Sunday, August 8th, 2027, in the beautiful city of McKeesport, Allegheny! This vibrant summer race, formerly known as the Polar Vortex, offers runners of all skill levels a chance to participate in two exhilarating distances: a 5k and a 15k. The flat rails-to-trails course, paved with crushed limestone, ensures a comfortable and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Starting bright and early with registration from 7 AM to 8 AM, this event promises to be a celebration of fitness and community spirit. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as to masters and age group winners spanning from 10 and under to 70+. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting a great cause—proceeds will benefit Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of racing, camaraderie, and fun!
Starting bright and early with registration from 7 AM to 8 AM, this event promises to be a celebration of fitness and community spirit. Awards will be given to the top three male and female finishers overall, as well as to masters and age group winners spanning from 10 and under to 70+. Plus, by participating, you'll be supporting a great cause—proceeds will benefit Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels. Mark your calendars for this unforgettable day of racing, camaraderie, and fun!
Organiser's Description
WELCOME TO THE 13TH 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 Stops: Mile 1.55 at the 5k turn around and mile 4.66 at the 15k turn around.
Proceeds: Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels
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 Teambrunazzi@gmail.com 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 Stops: Mile 1.55 at the 5k turn around and mile 4.66 at the 15k turn around.
Proceeds: Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels
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 Teambrunazzi@gmail.com 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. $2.45 Fee & Tank Top
Sun 8th August 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.45
OPENS 20 DEC -
15k
Incl. $2.45 Fee & Tech Shirt
Sun 8th August 2027 (8:00AM EDT)
$22.45
OPENS 20 DECRun ONLY.
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