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Run For R.O.A.R.

Date
May 29, 2027
Distance
5K
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From the Organizer

Important Dates and Information:

  • Discounted Registration fee ($20) through April 30, 2027
  • Multiple Registration ($10 discount) for 3 or more participants through April 30, 2027
  • T-shirt order day of May 17, 2027 (After this date, t-shirts will be first come, first serve upon registration.)
  • Race date: Saturday: May 29, 2027
  • This race is held rain or shine.  

A deceivingly flat course that will make you work a bit on the way out but will leave you enjoying the downhill back!   The course is an out and back starting on Main Street near the Russell Church parking lot.  Runners will head out Old Route 62 and take a right on to Woodland Drive followed by a left on Williams Street.  Race will continue right in to Pine Grove Boulevard and head through the loop in Green Briar Circle.  Once through the loop runners will head back the way they came.  Race finishes by looping down by the post office on Conewango Street and then a straight finish on to East St.    

Registration: 7:45am-8:45am            Race start time: 9am

Parking available at Russell Volunteer Fire Department: 111 Perrigo Lane Russell, PA 16345

Awards will be: Top 3 Overall Male and Female divisions and top finisher in each age group (Male and Female), age groups will be 1-12, 13-17, 18-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+ Male and Female 

After race snacks and drinks will be provided.  (water, chocolate milk, oranges, bananas)      Coffee, bottled water, cookies, and donuts for sale.

The proceeds benefit R.O.A.R and the Eisenhower Cross Country team.

Thank you to all of our sponsors including AGI Engineering, AMVETS Post 50 Auxiliary, Betts Industries, Bloomgren Concrete, Cable Excavation, Coffaro's Butchering, Jay's Shoe Repair, JC Warren Real Estate, John Anderson Construction, Larson Orthodontics, Miller's Fencing, Papa Jimbo Alexander, Pennsylvania General Energy (PGE), Shults of Warren, Sons of the AMVETS Post 50, Superior Tire and Rubber, Terlin's Reflections, The Bucket Cafe, The Plaza Restaurant, Thrive PT, Till Top Creamery, Whirley Drinkworks, Woodburn Construction, and Youngsville Hardware/Scoops Ice Cream! 

Events

Weather

Typical Conditions

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

73°

Typical Low

50°

Chance of Rain

46%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Warren, 7 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 5:46 AMSunset 8:43 PMDaylight 14h 57m

Host City

About Russell, PA

Elevation

1,318 ft

Nearest Airport

BFD

Bradford Regional Airport · 27 mi

Major Hub

BUF

Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 72 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

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Race
Run For R.O.A.R.
Date
May 29, 2027

From Endurance Grid

About This Sport

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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.

Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is the Run For R.O.A.R.?
Run For R.O.A.R. is a running race held in Russell, Pennsylvania on May 29, 2027. 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 Run For R.O.A.R.?
Saturday, May 29, 2027 in Russell, Pennsylvania at 17 N. Main St., Russell, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Run For R.O.A.R.?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Run For R.O.A.R.

May 29, 2027

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