Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5k 4th Annual 12/15/24

177 13th St., New Florence PA

Sunday, December 15th, 2024

🎉 Race Overview

Come celebrate FESTIVUS with the rest of us while completing an awesome 5k course.

Event Date: December 15, 2024
Location: 177 13th St., New Florence, PA
URL: Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5k
Beneficiary: All proceeds go directly to the New Florence Volunteer Fire Company.

💰 Pricing Information

Pricing is $20 until November 24th then it becomes $25 till registration closes, then $30 day of race. There is day registration starting at 9am (possibly little earlier) and ending at 9:50am. Cash or Check only day of. Credit cards will not be accepted day of.

Shirt Option: People have spoken and since not everyone wants a shirt we are giving you the option to add a shirt while registering for an additional $5.
Deadline: To receive a shirt, you must register by November 24th at 8pm No Exceptions.
Extra Shirts: Cost for an extra shirt will be $12 each, which can be ordered during the registration process.

📍 Location

New Florence Firehall Address

177 13th St, New Florence, PA 15944

🏆 Awards

Top 3 M & F overall, top 3 in each age group for the run: 10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+

Walk Categories: Top 3 M & F for Walk.
Age Groups: New This Year we are doing age groups to line up with the run category.
Eligibility: Children 10 and under must run race under their own power to be eligible for age group awards.

📅 Schedule of Events

9:00 am: Registration opens (possibly a little earlier)
9:50 am: Registration closes
10:00 am: Race starts
11:05 am: Race ends (must be across mats by 11:05 to be included in results)

🏅 Included Amenities

Custom race bib, custom race sticker, chip timing with results posted online. Snacks after the race as well, safe environment, and a chance to make lasting memories.

🏃‍♂️ Race Route

Race starts right in front of the former New Florence ambulance garage which is right beside the firehall. The course is exactly 3.10 miles with one water stop at the 1.45 mile mark.

Course Detail: It’s not a closed course but traffic is very minimal, with a net gain in the first half of the race and net decline in the second half.
Caution: Be aware of your surroundings and keep all cups/trash located to the water stop area.

🚫 Race Rules

We ask that no pets be brought on the course or into the firehall or around the event. This is for safety and insurance reasons.

No Refunds: We do not offer refunds, cancellations, or transfers at this time.
Headphones: Allowed, but listen at a reasonable volume.
Trash: No throwing any trash/garbage along the course.

🚗 Parking

Parking will be at the New Florence Firehall, additional parking will be available at the New Florence Playground which is nearby.

Restrictions: Please DO NOT PARK in any business parking lots or block anyone’s driveway.

📑 Results Information

Results will be posted online after the race at www.smileymiles.com, please be patient as it may take 24 hours for results to be fully posted.

❓ Miscellaneous Info

Bathrooms are located inside the firehall and there will be photo opportunities to remember the fun you had. If you would like to donate to the fire company, please use the tab at the top of the page.