From the Organizer
Welcome to the 13th Solar 5k/15k. (formerly the Polar Vortex)
Team Brunazzi Event's low key summer race.
Registration: 7am-8:00am
Awards: Top 3 M & F overall, masters M/F, top 3 in each age group: 10 and under,11-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39, 40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+ (no duplications, medals will not be mailed)
Are you a cross country coach looking for a race for your team? Ask us about special cross country team pricing. (Middle/High School)
Course: Flat rails to trails trail on crushed limestone
Water Stops: Mile 1.55 at the 5k turn around and mile 4.66 at the 15k turn around.
Proceeds: Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels
Please no headphones or pets.
Sanctioned by USATF.
Race Refund & Transfer Policy (effective 01-01-2016)
Team Brunazzi Events LLC has a zero refund policy.
You may transfer race or distance at any time before the race. You may NOT change distances after the race has started. Please email TBE at Teambrunazzi@gmail.com with your transfer request. You will have to pay any additional amounts associated with the change.
Shirt Policy (effective 01-01-2016)
Preregistered runners receive a shirt if they sign up by a specified date when the shirts are ordered. After that extra shirts are first come, first serve.
After a race, shirts of runners that did not show up will be given to those runners that signed up race day. If you want your shirt but cannot make the race, please have another runner pick yours up.
No shirts will be ordered after the race. No shirts will be mailed.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Solar 5k/15k?
- Solar 5k/15k is a running race held in Boston, Pennsylvania on August 9, 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 Solar 5k/15k?
- Sunday, August 9, 2026 in Boston, Pennsylvania at 1902 Donner St, Boston, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Solar 5k/15k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Solar 5k/15k
Aug 9, 2026