24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department / Heritage Valley Health System 5K/10K Race and Toddler Trot

The Beaver Volunteer Fire Department 5K/10K Race is the longest continual and most attended organized race in Beaver County.

One visit to the Borough of Beaver and you’ll see why! Our scenic town boasts broad, tree-lined streets, thriving downtown, and lots of public parks. Beaver is on the National Register of Historic Places and it is named as a “Tree City USA”.

A long stretch of the race course overlooks the majestic Ohio River. Beaver Volunteer Fire Department has been proud to co-sponsor with Heritage Valley Health Systems for the past 20 years.

Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00 AM EDT

The annual race/walk is Beaver County’s premier race event and uses a scenic route through the historic neighborhoods of Beaver PA.

Intersections are manned by police, fire fighters, and community volunteers to avoid problems between cars and race participants. For safety reasons, dogs are not permitted.

The 10K race will begin promptly at 8:00am, followed by the toddler trot scheduled for 9am then followed by 5K race/walk at 9:30am.

Start timing might slightly very depending on the 10k race finishing.

Registration and Packet Pick-Up

Friday May 29, 2026 (3:00pm – 7:00pm)

Race Day (6:30-8:45am; 10K registration will close at 7:45am)

@ Beaver Volunteer Fire Department

165 Market Street Beaver, PA 15009   

Chip Timing service provided by Miles of Smiles Timing Services (www.smileymiles.com)

Water and fruit will be provided at the Finish Line. Other food venders scheduled to appear.

Awards ceremony will begin as soon as the results are available.

Trophies to 5K & 10K Race

Top three Overall men and women

Masters (40+) male & female

Medals to 5K & 10K Race

Top three men and women in each age group

All children 12 & under

Age groups are:

12 & Under

13-15 years old

16-19 years old

20-24 years old

25-29 years old

30-34 years old

35-39 years old

40-44 years old

45-49 years old

50-54 years old

55-59 years old

60-64 years old

65-69 years old

70 & Over

Adult or Youth Size shirt  size guarantee with registration thru Sunday, May 10. 2026.

Walkers

All walkers will be timed as part of the 5K race. No separate awards for walkers, but times will be included in 5K race and will be eligible for 5K age group awards. 

Rain Checks & Refunds

In the event of dangerous weather, the race may be delayed, but will be held that day. No refunds issued for any reason.

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Thank you!