2024 Struthers School Foundation 4th of July Parade 5K
Come and participate in the second year for this 4th of July event. Run or walk 3.1 miles on the Struthers Parade route as people cheer for you along the way. The run kicks off 40 minutes before the start of the 40th Struthers 4th of July Parade. If you would like, stay after the race and enjoy the parade.
- Race starts at the corner of 5th St and Rita Dr. (Pizza Joes)
NOTE: Free 5K or Kids Run registration for Struthers City School students who turn registration form into Board of Education Officer before June 30, 2024***
- Race starts at the corner of 5th St and Rita Dr. (Pizza Joes)
NOTE: Free 5K or Kids Run registration for Struthers City School students who turn registration form into Board of Education Officer before June 30, 2024***
Open to ages 8 - 99.
- Start Time:
- 11:00am EDT
- End Time:
- 12:00pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
Kristy Taaffe Kids Fun Run
The Kristy Taaffe Kids Fun Run
Children ages 5 and above can participate in a 1/2 mile fun run which will start at 1145am, after the 5K and before the Parade. All participating kids are invited to dress up in red, white, and blue, or whatever they choose, to have fun while they learn how running can help them be healthy and happy. This race will start at the corner of 5th St and Rita Dr, head north to the Struthers Middle School where the kids will turn around and head back to the starting line.
Kristy Taaffe was a lifelong resident of Struthers and a Struthers High School graduate. She was very active in the Struthers PTA as well as a devoted runner, having participated in numerous races including a full marathon. Kristy had a passion for children and planned use her involvement in the PTA to create more programs for the students of the Struthers school system to become healthier and physically fit. Tragically, Kristy passed away on unexpectedly on July 3, 2016. The kids fun run is a way to honor Kristy for her devotion to our area children as well as bring to life her goal of helping the children of Struthers become healthier and physically fit.
The Kids Fun Run entry fee is free which will include a t-shirt for each registered child if registered before June 30th. ***Shirts may not be available for registrations made after June 28th.***
NOTE: Free 5K or Kids Run registration for Struthers City School students who turn registration form into Board of Education before June 30, 2024(No shirt).
Children ages 5 and above can participate in a 1/2 mile fun run which will start at 1145am, after the 5K and before the Parade. All participating kids are invited to dress up in red, white, and blue, or whatever they choose, to have fun while they learn how running can help them be healthy and happy. This race will start at the corner of 5th St and Rita Dr, head north to the Struthers Middle School where the kids will turn around and head back to the starting line.
Kristy Taaffe was a lifelong resident of Struthers and a Struthers High School graduate. She was very active in the Struthers PTA as well as a devoted runner, having participated in numerous races including a full marathon. Kristy had a passion for children and planned use her involvement in the PTA to create more programs for the students of the Struthers school system to become healthier and physically fit. Tragically, Kristy passed away on unexpectedly on July 3, 2016. The kids fun run is a way to honor Kristy for her devotion to our area children as well as bring to life her goal of helping the children of Struthers become healthier and physically fit.
The Kids Fun Run entry fee is free which will include a t-shirt for each registered child if registered before June 30th. ***Shirts may not be available for registrations made after June 28th.***
NOTE: Free 5K or Kids Run registration for Struthers City School students who turn registration form into Board of Education before June 30, 2024(No shirt).
Open to ages 5 - 18.
- Start Time:
- 11:45pm EDT
- End Time:
- 11:55pm EDT
- Registration:
- Online Registration is Closed
Online Registration has Ended.
This is a service fee for processing your race application. This may be slightly higher or lower per registrant than the amount shown here.
