Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

Fall 2026 - Elementary XC Meet 🏃‍♂️ Elementary Meet will be located at the Butler Intermediate campus. (Photo below) (551 Fairground Hill Rd, Butler PA 16001)

Gobble Gobble !! The YMCA is thrilled to host its annual Turkey Trot on Saturday, Nov 7th , 2026 in downtown, Butler with the start and finish right outside our Butler YMCA. This race has a rolling course to Butler Memorial Park and back to the YMCA. Registration: September 2nd- Oct 23rd ($15 w/ no shirt or $25 w/shirt) Oct. 24th through Nov. 7th Race Day ($30 w/ no shirt; guaranteed shirt option no longer avail.)Registration starts at 8:30 am inside the YMCA.The 1 mile starts at 9:45 am and the 5k starts after the mile around 10:00 amWe will only accept cash or check payment on race day.Packet Pickup is available only on Nov 7th starting at 8:30 am. Deadline to order a T-Shirt is Oct. 23rd. 5K Award Categories - Top 3 Overall, M & F Top 3, M & F in the following Age Groups: 1-10, 11-14, 15-19, 20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, 70+

Come run or walk thru the Christmas light display held by Alameda Park. This is the kickoff to the light display. Proceeds helps the light display !! Entry Christmas medal with ribbon when you sign up by midnight , November 8th. It will be included in your race packet. Race will start on Saturday evening, November 21st at 5 pm. in the upper section of Alameda Park. Costume attire favorable. Glow in the dark gear, antlers, etc. Be creative and have fun with it !! Awards: 1st place in each age group Male & Female. 1-12, 13-18, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50+ Discount pricing for 12 & under

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

Race is held at the Carousel Shelter, Alameda Park on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st at 9 am. All funds go towards Special Olympics to further support the Down syndrome community 💛💙

Race is held at the Carousel Shelter, Alameda Park on World Down Syndrome Day, March 21st at 9 am. All funds go towards Special Olympics to further support the Down syndrome community 💛💙

The Race is held at Alemeda's Carousel Shelter on 3.21.27 (World Down Syndrome Day) from 9-12 PM. All profits go towards the Butler Special Olympics chapter to help empower our local Down syndrome community. Some events included during this day: Live DJSock DecoratingCrazy Sock ContestHot Chocolate BarFace-PaintingSteps Through the Years

RACE DAY ACTIVITIES   Easter Egg Dash The Easter Egg Dash is a 5K race (3.1 miles) that loops around the Butler Senior and Intermediate High School Campus. Medals will be given to the top 3 male and female overall runners in each age bracket: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-39, 40-59, and 60 and over. The overall top Male and Female runners will be awarded a plaque. The race will begin approximately at 10:00 AM. The award ceremony for the Easter Egg Dash (5K) will be held at the conclusion of the 5K race on the Stadium Field.  Note: Walkers are permitted to participate in the 5K event, but they must finish within the 60-minute timeframe. CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 5K Race Route Map CLICK HERE TO VIEW - IMAGES of our 5K Course   Bunny Hop The Bunny Hop is a 1-Mile course (recommended for fun) that is a single loop on the Senior High School Campus. This course is designed for runners and walkers. The Bunny Hop will begin approximately at 11:00 AM.  CLICK HERE TO VIEW - 1-Mile Fun Run/Walk Route Map CL