Step Up for Students 5K and Fun Run
- Date Sun 18th May 2025
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Indiana, Pennsylvania
- Price $11.60 - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Last chance to enter
Race day is fast approaching
Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of fun and fitness at the inaugural Step Up for Students 5K and Fun Run on Sunday, May 18, 2025, in beautiful Indiana! This vibrant event, hosted by the Indiana Area Education Foundation, invites runners and walkers of all ages to participate in a scenic 5K course that winds through the picturesque S&T Arena grounds, East Pike Elementary School, and the surrounding woods. For those looking for a more relaxed experience, an inclusive 1-mile fun run will be available on paved paths, ensuring everyone can join in the fun.
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the thrilling foam party with music, where the festivities continue with delicious pizza from Romeo's for all finishers and refreshing treats from Kona Ice. This event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports vital educational initiatives in the community. Don’t forget to register before May 4th to secure your event shirt, designed by talented fifth graders! Mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic morning dedicated to making a difference for our students!
After crossing the finish line, celebrate your achievement at the thrilling foam party with music, where the festivities continue with delicious pizza from Romeo's for all finishers and refreshing treats from Kona Ice. This event not only promotes health and wellness but also supports vital educational initiatives in the community. Don’t forget to register before May 4th to secure your event shirt, designed by talented fifth graders! Mark your calendars and join us for a fantastic morning dedicated to making a difference for our students!
Organiser's Description
It's time to join the Indiana Area Education Foundation as we kickstart our inaugural STEP UP FOR STUDENTS 5K run! The 5K course will take you around the lovely S&T arena grounds, East Pike Elementary School, and through the woods! There will also be an inclusive walking route around the paved paths available if running a 5k isn't your thing!
After the race is over, hang around with us for an exciting foam party with music! Romeo's will be providing pizza to all finishers, and Kona Ice will be on site! We can't wait to see you there for a morning of celebration, all for a good cause!
WHAT IS THE INDIANA AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The Indiana Area Education Foundation [https://www.iasd.cc/apps/pages/educationfoundation] is a charitable organization founded by community members who are committed to making a difference in our community. IAEF has made big strides this past year in funding initiatives, improvements, student athletics and clubs, and more! Your donations make a direct and lasting impact within our district and we are tremendously grateful for the support that we receive. This year alone we have supported school projects like the Green Bandana Project, provided weight sleds for our SH fitness center, helped the SH Dance Team compete in their first ever national competition, and much more!
REGISTRATION:
Participants who register prior to May 4th are guaranteed a shirt, designed by Mrs. Cobb's fifth grade class at Horace Mann Elementary School. Please register early to guarantee your shirt!
There will be no registration reimbursements - if you cannot make it to the event, remember that your registration fee is going to support our district students!
RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Details about the race packet pickup will be coming soon. If you cannot pick up your race packet and are unable to come to the event, you MUST pick up your race packet from IAEF at 501 East Pike Road (Admin entrance, not EP Elementary). Packets and shirts will NOT be mailed out.
COURSE INFORMATION:
See map below. The 5K is a challenging cross-country course which will begin at the lower pavilion and go around the baseball fields, over to East Pike, around the soccer fields, up a steep, rocky hill, and snake back around to the finish. The 1-mile inclusive "fun run" will be on the paved paths around the baseball fields. We are proud to offer an inclusive and friendly paved route so that everyone can participate!
AWARDS:
Cash prizes for top overall 5K finishers: $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd.
PARKING:
Parking will be at S&T Arena. The lower pavilion will briefly be open for drop-offs but no parking in that area will be allowed. If S&T fills up, the East Pike Elementary parking lot will be available. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY since we will be closing the entrance to both S&T Arena and East Pike Elementary for the safety of our racers.
AFTER PARTY:
Once the Awards are completed, Foam Party of Pittsburgh will be playing music and spraying foam out of cannons off in the grass near the pavilion, for those who choose to participate. Also, Romeo's will be providing pizza to all finishers, and Kona Ice will be on site as well! Join us for a good cause and a morning of celebration as the Foundation kicks off its inaugural 5K, STEP UP FOR STUDENTS!
After the race is over, hang around with us for an exciting foam party with music! Romeo's will be providing pizza to all finishers, and Kona Ice will be on site! We can't wait to see you there for a morning of celebration, all for a good cause!
WHAT IS THE INDIANA AREA EDUCATION FOUNDATION?
The Indiana Area Education Foundation [https://www.iasd.cc/apps/pages/educationfoundation] is a charitable organization founded by community members who are committed to making a difference in our community. IAEF has made big strides this past year in funding initiatives, improvements, student athletics and clubs, and more! Your donations make a direct and lasting impact within our district and we are tremendously grateful for the support that we receive. This year alone we have supported school projects like the Green Bandana Project, provided weight sleds for our SH fitness center, helped the SH Dance Team compete in their first ever national competition, and much more!
REGISTRATION:
Participants who register prior to May 4th are guaranteed a shirt, designed by Mrs. Cobb's fifth grade class at Horace Mann Elementary School. Please register early to guarantee your shirt!
There will be no registration reimbursements - if you cannot make it to the event, remember that your registration fee is going to support our district students!
RACE PACKET PICKUP:
Details about the race packet pickup will be coming soon. If you cannot pick up your race packet and are unable to come to the event, you MUST pick up your race packet from IAEF at 501 East Pike Road (Admin entrance, not EP Elementary). Packets and shirts will NOT be mailed out.
COURSE INFORMATION:
See map below. The 5K is a challenging cross-country course which will begin at the lower pavilion and go around the baseball fields, over to East Pike, around the soccer fields, up a steep, rocky hill, and snake back around to the finish. The 1-mile inclusive "fun run" will be on the paved paths around the baseball fields. We are proud to offer an inclusive and friendly paved route so that everyone can participate!
AWARDS:
Cash prizes for top overall 5K finishers: $150 for 1st, $100 for 2nd, $50 for 3rd.
PARKING:
Parking will be at S&T Arena. The lower pavilion will briefly be open for drop-offs but no parking in that area will be allowed. If S&T fills up, the East Pike Elementary parking lot will be available. PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY since we will be closing the entrance to both S&T Arena and East Pike Elementary for the safety of our racers.
AFTER PARTY:
Once the Awards are completed, Foam Party of Pittsburgh will be playing music and spraying foam out of cannons off in the grass near the pavilion, for those who choose to participate. Also, Romeo's will be providing pizza to all finishers, and Kona Ice will be on site as well! Join us for a good cause and a morning of celebration as the Foundation kicks off its inaugural 5K, STEP UP FOR STUDENTS!
Step Up for Students 5K and Fun Run
