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Sean recommends this race
(2007)
"Racing for a Great Cause"
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This race is approaching its 19th anniversary and it is an event I am glad to have participated in for a number of years. The race size tends to be about 250 people, which gives it a very welcoming feel. The best part of the race is that it supports local high school cross country runners with college scholarships. In a sport that doesn't attract the largest number of fans, support from the community is greatly appreciated.
The course itself is fairly hilly out-and-back following the main streets throughout the town of Butler. Aid stations are evenly spread out and volunteers are very supportive. The race shirt is simple with any swag being sponsored by local businesses.
The main challenge with the race due to its location is that parking is a little bit of a challenge. With street parking serving as the primary means, a person may need to park further away and walk a bit to reach the starting line.
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Sean recommends this race
(2006)
"Race Improving Every Year"
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The St. Barnabas 5K is coming up on its 25th annual run and has been improving with every year. The size of the race has reached roughly 1,000 participants with a wide variety of skill ranging from elite runners to walkers. The course is situated as an out-and-back along rolling hills. The after-party generally contains a pretty wide spread of food with the sponsor list being fairly extensive. Live music is also a big hit, especially when you can hear it as you approach the finish line.
The race does not offer a great deal in the way of scenery since it primarily follows a residential road set apart from any town. It is however tree-lined, which helps to keep the early morning sun at bay. The swag is also pretty general consisting of a T-shirt and coupons.
When running in high school and college, this was a race that I always placed on my calendar. Considering the cause and overlooking the drawbacks, it is a race worth the money. This event is becoming a hallmark in the Pittsburgh area.