Schedule and packet pickup
PACKET PICK UP
RACE DAY REGISTRATION AND PACKET PICK UP. Packet Pick Up will only be provided on race day from 7:00 AM until 8:45 AM at the Boyce Park - Ski Lodge.
1 Mile5K
FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk 2027
- Date
- Sunday, June 13, 2027
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Plum, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $10 · goes up to $30 on Apr 19, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Jun 13, 20279:00 AM | $25$30 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
| FAME Friends & Families 5k | 5K | Jun 13, 20279:00 AM | $10 | – |
| 1 Mile Walk | 1 Mile | Jun 13, 20279:05 AM | $15$20 after Apr 19, 2027 | – |
| FAME Friends & Families 1 Mile | 1 Mile | Jun 13, 20279:05 AM | $10 | – |
| VIRTUAL - FAME 1 MileVirtual | 1 Mile | Jun 13, 20279:05 AM | $20 | – |
| VIRTUAL - FAME 5kVirtual | 5K | Jun 13, 20279:05 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5K: $25 until Apr 18, then $30 until Jun 12, then $35 until Jun 13.
- FAME Friends & Families 5k and FAME Friends & Families 1 Mile: $10 until Jun 13.
- 1 Mile Walk: $15 until Apr 18, then $20 until Jun 12, then $25 until Jun 13.
Online registration closes Jun 13, 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 5:47 AM, and the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,240 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Boyce Park, Plum, PA 15239
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
From the race's page
What the organizers of FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk cover on their registration page, in brief.
Course
COURSE MAPS
CLICK HERE for 5K course map. CLICK HERE for 1 mile walk course map.
Parking and travel
PARKING and RESTROOM DETAILS
PARKING. Parking is located across from the ski lodge. Follow the signs. RESTROOMS. Flush Restrooms at Starting Area / Ski Lodge. Port A Johns available along the route. PARK ENTRY RULES. NOTE: You must be in the park by 8:45 am. NO…
Shirt and medal
HOW TO RUN A VIRTUAL RACE
REGISTER— You can sign up for the race you want to participate in on the Run Sign Up registration page. SWAG – All SWAG will be mailed beginning Monday, June 15th, and the shipping fee is included in your registration fee. RUN YOUR RACE—…
Shirt and medal
RACE SWAG
All participants will receive a custom finishers medal and t-shirt.
The cause
WHAT IS FAME and FAME FUND?
FAME's mission is to educate, empower and embolden African American youth to become student ambassadors of today, leaders of tomorrow and stewards of their communities by providing access to college preparatory education at participating…
Race details
- Where
- Boyce Park, Plum, PA 15239Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,240 feet
- Results posted by the race
- LIVE RACE RESULTS, VIRTUAL RESULTS
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2027 (Jun 13, 2027), 2026 (Jun 14, 2026), 2025 (Jun 8, 2025), 2024 (Jun 9, 2024), 2023 (Jun 11, 2023), 2022 (Jun 12, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk?
- Sunday, June 13, 2027, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Apr 19, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Jun 13, 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- Where does it start?
- Boyce Park, Plum, PA 15239.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Ready to step into action and make a difference?
Join FAME (Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education) for the 5th Annual FAME FUN 5K RUN/WALK on Sunday, June 14, 2026, at BOYCE PARK or virtually from your preferred location!
Chip timing for all in-person runners and walkers (In the 5k). The 1 mile is untimed.
Age Group Awards
Post-race food, drinks & snacks for all participants
Commemorative race T-shirt for all runners.
Your support of the FAME FUN 5K RUN/WALK will fund critical educational resources and scholarships for FAME Scholars and FAME Academy students.