Event Description

The Buffalo Township Parks and Recreation Committee is hosting the 9th annual Veterans Day Race on the Butler-Freeport Community Trail on Saturday November 9, 2018. Race starts promptly at 9:00 AM.

This will be the last race of 2019 on the Trail! This section of the Butler-Freeport Community Trail is a combination of asphalt and crushed limestone, following Little Buffalo Creek as it joins Buffalo Creek on its way to the Allegheny River.

The 10K and 5K race course is certified, and starts/finishes at the Monroe Road trailhead (heading south). The 2 Mile Fun Run / Walk also starts/finishes at the Monroe Road trailhead (heading north). Race timing service for 10K and 5K races will be done by Runner’s High Timing Service. 2 mile fun run/walk will have verbal finish time only. Wheelchair Athlete Class will be included in 10K and 5K races.

Entry Cost:

10K and 5K Races - $25.00;         late entry $30.00 after Nov. 1

2 Mile Fun Run/Walk – $20.00;   late entry $25.00 after Nov 1

Family Discount - $5.00 off per child age 17 or younger

All proceeds from the race benefit 4 local groups:

Heroes Supporting Heroes Foundation
Buffalo Twp Volunteer Fire Company
Sarver Volunteer Fire Company
Friends of Buffalo Twp PA Foundation

Awards: Top three male and female medals and Age Group Certificate Awards for both 10K and 5K in both Runners and Wheelchair Classes (age groups:14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 +)

Long-Sleeve Race Shirts guaranteed only if registration is received by Nov 1

Snail Mail address:

Friends of Buffalo Township PA Foundation

109 Bear Creek Road

Sarver, PA 16055

Post Race Activities: Music, Door Prizes and Firemen’s Raffle

Free parking at the adjacent Buffalo Creek Nature Center property, 154 Monroe Rd, Sarver, PA 16055

 Indoor waiting area.     2 water stations along course.

Packet pickup: RACE DAY only