Butler's Back the Blue 5k
- Date
- May 17, 2026
- Location
- 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler, PA
- Distance
- 5k run · 2 Mile Walk · Virtual 5k
From the Organizer
LAST DAY TO BE GUARANTEED THIS NEWLY DESIGNED 5TH ANNUAL SHIRT IS WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29th. We will be ordering extra but first to register gets them. After they run out then we have 14 leftover shirts from last year to hand out. WE STILL HAVE 2026 SHIRTS FOR Large. We still have last year Small and Medium and XLarge shirts leftover. There are no dates on the shirts.
Click Here to view 2022 Race Photos on Snapfish
Prize Money to the top overall Male and Female.
Many age group awards !! New this year. 80+ age group !!
Very fast course that you can have a personal best on. Registration is at the bottom of Alameda Hill at the carousel pavilion.
Will have FREE food, Pasta Salad, Hot Dogs , BBQ Sandwiches, Pierogies, Fruit
Dogs are welcome as long as they are on a leash
DJ will play music and the national anthem.
Awards: Top 1 Overall 5k male and female $50 cash each !! Age group winners top 3 gets an police medal award for 10 year age groups in the 5k. Walker awards to the top 3 walkers men and women
Proceeds benefits the Butler's city Police Dept. K9 unit
This is the 3rd race in the Miles of Smiles race series.
We will have random drawings !!! Stay at the awards to win !! Hoping to have a police dog presentation at the awards ceremony if available.
Virtual runners will be mailed a finisher medal along with their entry gift
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- What is the Butler's Back the Blue 5k?
- Butler's Back the Blue 5k is a running event held in Butler, PA. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Butler's Back the Blue 5k?
- Sunday, May 17, 2026 in Butler, PA at 184 Alameda Park Rd., Butler, PA. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
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Butler's Back the Blue 5k
May 17, 2026