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John Woodruff 5K Run & Walk

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Connellsville, Pennsylvania, United States

calendar_today 08 Jul, 2026

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About the Event

The John Woodruff Race is a long-standing annual event held in Connellsville, Pennsylvania, honoring the legacy of local hero John Woodruff, who captured the Gold Medal in the 800-meter race at the 1936 Summer Olympics in Berlin. The race winds through the streets of Connellsville’s south side and neighboring South Connellsville, drawing participants and spectators together in celebration of Woodruff’s historic achievement and lasting impact on the community.

Races Offered

5K Run

Jul 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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19:00

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$20.00

5K Walk

Jul 08, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

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19:02

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$20.00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for July in Connellsville.

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

thermostat 19.3° / 29.0°

wb_sunny 20.7° / 30.7°

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

air 8.0 /

water_drop 77.6%

Temp (°C)

Feels Like (°C)

Wind (km/h)

Humidity (%)

thermostat 19.3° / 29.0°

wb_sunny 20.7° / 30.7°

air 8.0 km/h

water_drop 77.6%

About Connellsville

Learn more about the host city, Connellsville.

Connellsville is a city in Fayette County, and a gateway via 711 to the Laurel Highlands recreational areas of Ohiopyle and Seven Springs Ski Resort and Conference Center.