Ron Shields Perry 5K
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Ron Shields Perry 5000
The Ron Shields Perry 5000 is a community running event in New Bloomfield, Pennsylvania, scheduled for September 2026. The event comprises multiple short-distance activities that take place on the same day.
- 5K
- One-mile walk
- Kids Fun Run (open to ages 13 and under)
Registration and event details
Registration fees vary by event and shirt option. The 5K is listed at $20 without a shirt or $30 with a shirt while supplies last. Perry County schools cross country runners have a $10 rate without a shirt. Active military entries are listed as free or $10 with a shirt. The one-mile walk is $10 without a shirt or $20 with a shirt. The kids fun run is free without a shirt or $10 with a shirt. Late registration fees are $25 without a shirt or $35 with a shirt. Registration closes September 9, 2026.
Perry County Road Runners organizes the event and supports local fire companies in New Bloomfield and Duncannon. Packets are assembled the Thursday or Friday before the race, so there is no advanced packet pickup. The event schedule includes a street fair after the races. Organizers have provided scholarships to county high school athletes in past years and request volunteer help for packet assembly and race-day duties. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.