
Adventure Awaits 5k 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 28, 2027
- Start time
- 5:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Sayre, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $30 on May 28, 2027
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtual 5k Run | 5K | Aug 28, 20275:30 AM | $25$30 after May 28, 2027 | – |
| Kids Run | Kids | Aug 28, 20278:45 AM | Free | – |
| 5K Run | 5K | Aug 28, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after May 28, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Virtual 5k Run and 5K Run: $25 until May 28, then $30 until Aug 25.
- Kids Run: Free until May 28.
Online registration closes Aug 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:26 AM, and the Virtual 5k Run starts at 5:30 AM. The start sits about 810 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
100 Riverfront Park Rd., Sayre, PA 18840
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around August 28 the day usually runs from 59°F at dawn to 78°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 84°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 100 Riverfront Park Rd., Sayre, PA 18840Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 810 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 28, 2027), 2026 (Aug 29, 2026), 2025 (Aug 30, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Adventure Awaits 5k?
- Saturday, August 28, 2027, starting at 5:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $30 on May 28, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 25, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, Kids.
- Where does it start?
- 100 Riverfront Park Rd., Sayre, PA 18840.
From the organizers
Lace up your running shoes to run or walk with Scouting America’s Great Falls Council!
The 3rd annual Adventure Awaits 5k is open to all ages, and beginners are welcome. As you walk or run, you will be able to take in the scenery and atmosphere at Riverfront Park. This is a great way for avid runners, walkers, and families to get outdoors and support Scouting in their community. Strollers are welcome. Please no dogs allowed.