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Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k

Q: How hard is the Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k 5K?

Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k is a 5K on a road course in Elderton, Pennsylvania. We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

Q: What should I wear for the Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k?

Race-day weather in Elderton can swing year over year, so dress for the forecast on the day. As a rule of thumb, dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Layer with a throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, and a singlet plus a visor when it climbs above 60°F. The published start time is 7:00 PM. Check the race-day weather forecast on this page closer to the date for a specific recommendation.

Q: When does the Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k sell out?

Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k hasn't published a hard registration deadline. Most races of this size raise the entry fee in tiers (early-bird, regular, late) and can sell out without warning — sign up early if you're committed.

May 15, 2026

Elderton, Pennsylvania

Rolling Course

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About the Race

Description The Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th Annual 5K Run/Walk is a hometown tradition set in a charming small-town setting. Often described as a fast, slightly rolling course! Runners and walkers of all ages enjoy scenic streets, friendly faces, and the simple joy of a community coming together. This is a certified USATF original course through the town of Elderton which is located between Indiana and Kittanning on Rt 422. Splits at 1 & 2 Miles. Water stations on course as well a...

Course Profile

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Course features

Terrain

road

Surface

Road

Elevation gain

Not measured

Course type

Not stated

Field size

Unknown

Boston qualifier

Course map

Not yet published

Elevation profile

Not measured

Accessibility & inclusion

Walker-friendly

Yes

Stroller-friendly

Dog-friendly

Kids race

Vibe & community

We don't have vibe tags for this race yet — organizers can claim the listing to add them.

No charity partner listed.

History & past results

Years running

Unknown — claim to add

Recurrence

Annual (assumed)

Past finisher times and year-over-year participation will appear here once the organizer publishes them.

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Common questions

How hard is the Elderton Plumcreek Recreation Park 38th annual 5k 5K?

We don't have a verified elevation profile yet — check the organizer's course map for the climb breakdown.

What should I wear?

Dress for ~10°F warmer than the standing temperature once you start running. Throwaway long-sleeve at the start, gloves and a hat for sub-50°F mornings, singlet plus visor when it climbs above 60°F. The race-day forecast above is the source of truth closer to the date.