Stand Strong 5k Run & Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Archbald, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.5 Mile Fun Walk | 8K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 5k Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 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
- 1.5 Mile Fun Walk: $25 until Oct 1.
- 5k Run: $30 until Oct 1.
Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 right now.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:59 AM, and the 1.5 Mile Fun Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,210 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Highland Blvd S, Archbald, PA 18403
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 50°F at dawn to 65°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 74°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
- 1 Highland Blvd S, Archbald, PA 18403Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,210 feet
- Included with entry
- Unisex T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 8K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Stand Strong 5k Run & Walk?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $25, entry is about 29 percent below a typical 8K in Pennsylvania, which costs $35 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.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K, 8K.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Highland Blvd S, Archbald, PA 18403.
From the organizers
Lace up your running shoes and meet us for the inaugural Staback Park Stand Strong 5k.
This event will include a 5k run and 1.5 mile fun walk, giving runners, walkers, families, and animal lovers a chance to come together for a great cause and enjoy all of the beauty Staback Park brings us in the fall.
All proceeds will be donated to the legal fund to Stop Archbald Data Centers.
The run and walk will begin at 9 AM at the entrance of Staback Park.
Packet pick up and day of registration will begin at 7:30 AM at On the Fringe Studio.
Every participant that pre-registers by September 20th will receive a Staback Park Stand Strong T-Shirt .
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