St. Patty's 5k Run/Walk or Ruck
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Event overview
The St. Patty's 5K Run/Walk or Ruck and Fitness Mile takes place on March 21, 2026, in Uniontown, PA at Uniontown High School Track, 146 E. Fayette Street. The event offers multiple race options:
- 5K Run
- 5K Walk
- 5K Ruck
- Fitness Mile
- The Fittest (5K plus Fitness Mile combo)
Proceeds will benefit the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (PanCAN). The event is dedicated to a local CrossFit co-founder and teacher who died from pancreatic cancer in 2021.
Course, awards and logistics
Organizers describe the 5K as a fast, flat course through Uniontown and South Union Township. The Fitness Mile consists of four quarter-mile legs paired with exercises (burpees, air squats, overhead press, sit-ups, lunges and pushups). The ruck division requires a loaded rucksack, backpack or weighted vest of 45 lbs for men and 35 lbs for women, with weight verification before and after the race.
Awards include Top 3 overall male/female and age-group awards for runners (age groups listed from 13-under through 70+), Top 10 male and female walkers, and Top 3 in Fitness Mile and Ruck. T-shirts are guaranteed for participants registered by March 5, 2026. Early packet pickup is scheduled for March 14 at Mom Maruca’s. Parking is available at Uniontown High School. Entry fees listed are $25 for single events and $40 for the combo; prices increase after January 6, 2026. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.