Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk
- Date
- June 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5k · 1 Mile Walk · 5k Virtual
From the Organizer
Registration is at the back parking lot of Linden Pointe. THERE WILL BE A PORTA JOHN NEAR REGISTRATION AND HALFWAY THRU THE COURSE.
Race starts at 9 am
Newly designed shirts this year !! We are out of stock on the new 2026 XL shirts. We are giving away the older versions or XL now.
5th race of the Miles of Smiles race series
AWARDS: There will be awards for your pets as well as awards for the runners. Each pet will get a finisher award dog treat !! TOP 1 in each age group Male & female will get a special trophy award !! Other awards also for the runners for 2nd and 3rd place in age groups. $50 Prize money to the top 1 Overall male and female !! Age groups are as follows for 2026: Female 1-13,14-19,20-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49,50-59,60-64,65-69,70-79,80+ Male 1-19,20-29,30-39,40-49,50-59,60-69,70+
The virtual runners will receive a Run Like an Animal finisher medal as an incentive for signing up. The medal and the entry gift like the shirt will be mailed to you !!
We will provide water and food at the race. Fruit salad, cookies !!
Proceeds benefits a local animal shelter.which is very well needed.
Chip timing results so you can leave quick if wanted.We post results immediately while the race is going on and you can get your award then also.
DJ Jeff Dunn will provide music and will do the national anthem.
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
80°
Typical Low
55°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mercer, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hermitage, PA
Population
16,132
as of 2023
Elevation
1,067 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Days to train
- Race
- Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk
- Date
- June 21, 2026
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk?
- Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk is a running race held in Hermitage, Pennsylvania on June 21, 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 Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk?
- Sunday, June 21, 2026 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania at 3182 Innovation Way, Hermitage, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Run Like an Animal 5k and 1 mile walk
Jun 21, 2026