Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run

🏞️ Event Overview

The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

🎉 About the Fun Run

• Purpose: This fundraiser is promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of our 501(c)(3) non-profit.
• Support: All proceeds support recreation, education and conservation at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
• Format: This is a "Fun Run" that shows off our beautiful State Park using several park trails and roads.
• Prizes: There will be no timer/no bibs, but all runners or walkers will receive participation prizes and free snacks/hydration.

📝 Registration Details

• Deadline: Online registration ends on June 13 at 5 PM.
• On-site Registration: After June 13, you can register on-site the morning of the event.
• Cost: The fee is $25. Registration is free for ages 12 years and under.
• T-shirts: Event T-shirts are an additional fee ($20 adult sizes, $15 youth sizes) and are only available for registrations received by 5 PM on May 21.

⏰ Event Day Details

• Time: Same-day registration opens at 8:00 AM on June 14.
• Payment: Cash or check only, please.
• Start Line: Runners/walkers must be at the start line by 8:50 AM for the 9:00 AM start.
• Parking: Allow 5-10 minutes to get from parking at Fuller Lake to the registration area at the old stone furnace stack.

🗺️ Course Information

You can view the course map here or on our website at www.FriendsofPineGrove.org or email IronRunPGF@gmail.com.

🙌 Acknowledgments

A big thank you to our volunteers and donors! Friends of Pine Grove Furnace is a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The official registration of PPFF may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.