St. Barnabas Free Care 5K
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From St. Barnabas Health System
- Date Sat 1st August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Gibsonia, Allegheny
- Price $30.00
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Join us for the 35th annual St. Barnabas Free Care 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in beautiful Gibsonia, Allegheny. Organized by the St. Barnabas Health System, this spirited event brings together runners and supporters to raise vital funds for the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides over $6 million in free care to patients in need each year. This year’s race invites participants of all ages and skill levels—whether you’re a competitive runner, casual jogger, walker, or even pushing a stroller or in a wheelchair!
The 3.1-mile (5K) course is USA Track & Field-certified and features a start line corral to minimize congestion for a smooth racing experience. Enjoy the excitement with ChampionChip timing, ensuring accurate race results from start to finish. After crossing the finish line, celebrate at the post-race party with free food, beverages, and live music, where you can also enter to win a plethora of raffle prizes. Competitive runners can vie for cash prizes and awards in various categories, including top finishers and team competitions. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day
The 3.1-mile (5K) course is USA Track & Field-certified and features a start line corral to minimize congestion for a smooth racing experience. Enjoy the excitement with ChampionChip timing, ensuring accurate race results from start to finish. After crossing the finish line, celebrate at the post-race party with free food, beverages, and live music, where you can also enter to win a plethora of raffle prizes. Competitive runners can vie for cash prizes and awards in various categories, including top finishers and team competitions. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to support a great cause while enjoying a fun-filled day
Organiser's Description
For over 30 years, runners and philanthropists alike have gathered at our 5K to raise money for the St. Barnabas Free Care Fund, which provides more than $6 million in free care to patients in need every year.
We invite people of all ages and skill levels - including competitive and amateur runners, joggers, walkers, teams, and stroller and wheelchair users - to join us for our 35th annual Free Care 5K, benefiting a great cause!
Registration Fees:
- $30 before race day
- $35 day of race
- Entry fees are non-refundable, and no inline skates, pets, or smoking are allowed.
Packet Pick-Up:
- Thursday, July 30 – 3:00-7:00 pm at The Washington Place at St. Barnabas, 5847 Meridian Rd
- Saturday, August 1 – 7:00-8:30 am at St. Barnabas Medical Center Drive, 5830 Meridian Rd
Race Features:
- The start line corral reduces congestion.
- The rolling 3.1-mile out-and-back course is USA Track & Field-certified.
- ChampionChip timing allows you to get your true running time from start to finish line.
- A post-race party is open to participants with dozens of raffle prizes and a prize for the top fundraiser.
Team Competition Rules:
- There must be three to five people per team, including at least one female.
- Team entries must have a team name.
- Teams must register in advance.
Awards and Prizes
Our 5K fundraiser doesn’t end right after the race! Come to the St. Barnabas Medical Center lawn immediately following the race for our awards ceremony and post-race party. We will have free food and beverages, music, and more. We will also be giving away dozens of prizes in our post-race drawing.
Awards will be presented to the overall first, second, and third-place winners, as well as prizes for top runners in each category. These awards include:
- $250 cash prize for first-place male and female finishers
- $150 cash prize for second-place male and female finishers
- $100 cash prize for third-place male and female finishers
- First, second, and third-place prizes for the top overall runners in each age range, wheelchair racers, and teams
- Prizes for the fastest Master runner (40-49 years of age) and Grand Master runner (50+ years of age)
Visit www.freecare5k.com to register!
We invite people of all ages and skill levels - including competitive and amateur runners, joggers, walkers, teams, and stroller and wheelchair users - to join us for our 35th annual Free Care 5K, benefiting a great cause!
Registration Fees:
- $30 before race day
- $35 day of race
- Entry fees are non-refundable, and no inline skates, pets, or smoking are allowed.
Packet Pick-Up:
- Thursday, July 30 – 3:00-7:00 pm at The Washington Place at St. Barnabas, 5847 Meridian Rd
- Saturday, August 1 – 7:00-8:30 am at St. Barnabas Medical Center Drive, 5830 Meridian Rd
Race Features:
- The start line corral reduces congestion.
- The rolling 3.1-mile out-and-back course is USA Track & Field-certified.
- ChampionChip timing allows you to get your true running time from start to finish line.
- A post-race party is open to participants with dozens of raffle prizes and a prize for the top fundraiser.
Team Competition Rules:
- There must be three to five people per team, including at least one female.
- Team entries must have a team name.
- Teams must register in advance.
Awards and Prizes
Our 5K fundraiser doesn’t end right after the race! Come to the St. Barnabas Medical Center lawn immediately following the race for our awards ceremony and post-race party. We will have free food and beverages, music, and more. We will also be giving away dozens of prizes in our post-race drawing.
Awards will be presented to the overall first, second, and third-place winners, as well as prizes for top runners in each category. These awards include:
- $250 cash prize for first-place male and female finishers
- $150 cash prize for second-place male and female finishers
- $100 cash prize for third-place male and female finishers
- First, second, and third-place prizes for the top overall runners in each age range, wheelchair racers, and teams
- Prizes for the fastest Master runner (40-49 years of age) and Grand Master runner (50+ years of age)
Visit www.freecare5k.com to register!
Races
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Free Care 5K
$30.00
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5850 Meridian Rd, Gibsonia, PA 15044-4800, United States
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