24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (Heritage Valley Health System) 5K Run-Walk-Team Event, 10K and Toddler Trot
- Date
- May 30, 2026
- Location
- 165 Market Street, Beaver, PA
- Distance
- 10K Run · 5K Team Event · 5K Run/Walk & more
From the Organizer
CELEBRATE 24 YEARS OF RUNNING WITH US!!
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 plus years.
New to last year was the Team Event. If you want to participate in this, the sign up is under the 5K Race option. At the bottom is a box that says would you like to join or create a group/team. By checking yes then it will give you the options to participate in the team event.
Saturday, May 30, 2026 @ 8:00 AM EDT
The annual race/walk/team event 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/team event 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!
beavervfdrace@gmail.com
Distances & Pricing
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About This Sport
From Endurance Grid's Founder
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it's the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer's event page.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the 24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (Heritage Valley Health System) 5K Run-Walk-Team Event, 10K and Toddler Trot?
- 24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (Heritage Valley Health System) 5K Run-Walk-Team Event, 10K and Toddler Trot is a running event held in Beaver, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the 24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (Heritage Valley Health System) 5K Run-Walk-Team Event, 10K and Toddler Trot?
- Saturday, May 30, 2026 in Beaver, PA at 165 Market Street, Beaver, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the 24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (Heritage Valley Health System) 5K Run-Walk-Team Event, 10K and Toddler Trot?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
24th Annual Beaver Volunteer Fire Department (Heritage Valley Health System) 5K Run-Walk-Team Event, 10K and Toddler Trot
May 30, 2026