
From the Organizer
Join us for the 6th Annual Mike Reese Memorial Roast, Run and Family Fun Event!
Meet at Pavilion 1 in Mammoth Park
9:00am - T-shirt and info pick up for pre-registered guests. Walk up registration also available
10:00am - Walk/Run starts
After the Walk/Run Starts - Mike's Mini Milers will start and run through 11am
Snacks and beverages will be available as runners finish.
11:30am - Lunch will be served - Kurt Rumbaugh will be back with a roasted pig, kielbasa, sauerkraut and special sauces! Along with other favorites from Giannelli's!
Musical entertainment will be provided!
We will start the day with a 5K around Mammoth Park. After the run, you will be treated to a pig roast with all the fixin's, drinks, beer, raffles, fun, games and MORE! One price donation! - $50 per adult and $25 for under 21 to 11 years old and $10 for our Mike's Mini Milers (10 and under). Additional donations will be accepted at the event.
Race T-Shirts will be included in registration until June 10th. Additional shirts can be purchased at the event (if available).
This run will not be officially timed. It’s a FUN run!
A foundation in Mike’s honor and memory has been established to ensure youth have the tools, resources and opportunities to thrive. The late PA Representative, Mike Reese, was passionate about youth development activities and especially youth sports. Please consider attending and/or supporting this 4th annual event! Mike Reese Memorial Fund - Click here to visit the website to learn more!
Mission Statement of the Mike Reese Memorial Fund - To advance youth athletics from the ground up to ensure that every child has the opportunity to participate in a sport that they have interest in.
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
82°
Typical Low
60°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mt Pleasant, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
1,183 ft
Nearest Airport
LBE
Arnold Palmer Regional Airport · 9 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 44 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Mike Reese Memorial 5K - Roast, Run & Family Fun
Jul 4, 2026