Well, it seems as though the winter temper(ature) tantrums are over with and the weather has finally broke in submission of spring time! Now we can all start doing the things we love again such as riding around with the windows down, planting flowers, golfing, eating your meals outside, and (if you’re one of the running enthusiasts here at Your Beaver County,) that means lacing up the tennis shoes and going for a run!
Whether you’re trying to work toward a goal, get in shape, beat a personal record, run for fun, or if you’re just looking for a little motivation to stay active, road races are a great way to do any of those! We know not everyone is capable of running over 26 miles in the Pittsburgh Marathon next weekend, so instead, we have compiled a list races that everyone can do! Here are the upcoming summer races in Beaver County:
Forever Family 5K Run and Fun Walk
- Date: 4/25
- Start Time: 9:00am
- Location: Beaver Gazebo, Beaver
- Benefits: Adoption Connection PA
- More Info: http://www.adoptionconnectionpa.org/adoption/about-us/events.html
Persevere for Parkinson’s 5K
- Date: 4/25
- Start Time: 9:00am
- Location: Brady’s Run Park, Beaver Falls
- Benefits: Parkinson’s Foundation of Western PA
- More Info: http://www.smileymiles.com/2015/APP042515%20Parkinsons%205K.pdf
Hunter’s Heroes
- Date: 4/26
- Start Time: 11:00am
- Location: Beaver Fire Department, Beaver
- Benefits: Hunter and The Children’s Institute of Pittsburgh
- More Info: http://www.active.com/beaver-pa/running/distance-running-races/hunter-s-heroes-2015
Charlotte’s Run
- Date: 5/16
- Start Time: 9:00am
- Location: Beaver Valley Mall, Monaca
- Benefits: Huntington’s Disease Research
- More Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Charlottes-Run/274314492654
Beaver Valley Polic Memorial 5K
- Date: 5/17
- Start Time: 10:00 am
- Location: Beaver
- Benefits: Beaver County Police Memorial
- More info: http://www.active.com/beaver-pa/running/distance-running-races/1st-annual-beaver-valley-police-memorial-5k-1mile-fun-run-walk-2015
Beaver Volunteer Fire Department 5K/10K
- Date: 5/30
- Start Time: 9:00am
- Location: Beaver Fire Department, Beaver
- Benefits: Beaver Fire Department
- More Info: http://www.beavervfd.org/#!about1/c1x7q
Darlington Days 5K
- Date: 5/30
- Start Time: 8:00am
- Location: Jack’s Independent Service, Darlington
- Benefits: Darlington Days
- More Info: https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Darlington/DarlingtonDays5K
Howl at the Moon 5K
- Date: 8/8
- Start Time: 8:30pm
- Location: Beaver High School, Beaver
- Benefits: Beaver Cross Country Track and Field Program
- More Info: http://www.active.com/beaver-pa/running/distance-running-races/howl-at-the-moon-5k-2015?cmp=39-34-156210<cmp=254301<clickid=04_85091029_ae0ed468-e4b1-47bf-93c3-71957bca8c8b&cmp=39-34
Run to Break the Cycle 5K/10K
- Date: 8/29
- Start Time: 8:45am
- Location: Beaver Fire Department, Beaver
- Benefits: The Women’s Shelter of Beaver County
- More Info: http://womenscenterbc.org/run-to-break-the-cycle/
All of these races in Beaver County support great local charities, so if you sign up to run, not only are you bettering yourself, but you are helping others as well! We can also help you find some great places to train for these races and, of course, you can always consult with the experts at Lloyd’s for all your gear and equipment needs!
