Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run
- Date
- June 13, 2026
- Distance
- Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run
From the Organizer
The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.
This fundraiser is promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of our 501(c)(3) non-profit. All proceeds support recreation, education and conservation at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. This is a "Fun Run" that shows off our beautiful State Park using several park trails and roads. There will be no timer/no bibs, but all runners or walkers will receive participation prizes and free snacks/hydration.
Online registration ends on June 12 at 5 PM. After June 12, you can register on-site the morning of the event. The fee is $25. Registration is free for ages 12 years and under. We also offer bulk pricing for youth running clubs (please contact us directly for registering a youth running club at the email address below). 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.
Same-day registration opens at 8:00 AM on June 13. Cash or check only, please. Runners/walkers must be at the start line by 8:50 AM for the 9:00 AM start. Allow 5-10 minutes to get from parking at Fuller Lake to the registration area at the old stone furnace stack. Restrooms are at registration. Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.
You can view the course map here or on our website at www.FriendsofPineGrove.org or email IronRunPGF@gmail.com. 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.
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Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
89°
Low
66°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
34%
Wind
3 mph
Host City
About Gardners, PA
Elevation
940 ft
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 25 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 66 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Date
- June 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run?
- Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run is a running race held in Gardners, Pennsylvania on June 13, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run?
- Saturday, June 13, 2026 in Gardners, Pennsylvania at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Gardners, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run
Jun 13, 2026