FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk

Sunday, June 14, 2026 • Plum, PA
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When is FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk?

FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk takes place on Sunday, June 14, 2026 in Plum, PA.

What distances does FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk offer?

FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk offers 6 events: 1 Mile Walk, FAME Families 1 Mile, 5K, FAME Families 5k, VIRTUAL - FAME 5k, VIRTUAL - FAME 1 Mile.

Event Distance Price
1 Mile Walk 1.0 mi $15.00 Register
FAME Families 1 Mile 1.0 mi $10.00 Register
5K 3.1 mi $25.00 Register
FAME Families 5k 3.1 mi $10.00 Register
VIRTUAL - FAME 5k 3.1 mi $30.00 Register
VIRTUAL - FAME 1 Mile $20.00 Register

How much does FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk cost?

Registration for FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk starts at $10.00. Prices vary by event distance.

Where is FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk held?

FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk is held in Plum, PA at Boyce Park.

About FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk

Ready to step into action and make a difference? 

Join FAME (Fund for Advancement of Minorities Through Education) for the 4th 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.

Race Day Registration will be available on June 14th at the Boyce Park. Registration for the FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk race day will be open from 7:00 am – 8:45 am.

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AGE GROUPS and AWARDS

Awards will be given in the follow categories:

  • TOP 3 Overall male and female
  • TOP 3 in the following age brackets
    • 11 and under
    • 12-14
    • 15-19
    • 20-29 
    • 30-39
    • 40-49
    • 50-59
    • 60-69
    • 70+

COURSE MAPS

 

FAQ AND MORE

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 11th, and the shipping fee is included in your registration fee.
  • RUN YOUR RACE—The next step is to run the race you signed up for between the dates specified in the instructions or on the website. Since this is a "Virtual" event, you can run wherever and whenever possible. Unless there are explicit instructions stating otherwise, you can run the distance all at once or break it into multiple runs on different days. Remember, Virtual = Flexible.
  • POST RESULTS—After completing your "Race," please post your results to this website using the Results link at the top of the page. There are no awards for our virtual races, as everything is on the honor system when posting race results.
     

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.

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 VEHICLES WILL BE ALLOWED TO ENTER THE PARK AFTER 8:45 as we need to close and clear the course for the runners.

REGISTRATION AND PRICING DETAILS

5K

  • Registration cost for 5K is $25 until April 3, 2024
  • Registration cost for 5K is $30 from April 4 - June 8, 2024
  • Same-Day 5K registration is $35

1 MILE

  • Registration cost for the 1mile walk is $15 until April 3, 2024
  • Registration cost for the 1-mile walk is $20 from April 4 - June 8, 2024
  • Same-day registration for the 1-mile walk is $25

Race Day Registration will be available on June 9th at the Boyce Park. Registration for the FAME Fun 5K Run/Walk race day will be open from 7:00 am – 8:45 am.

RESULTS

Join a Team!

Experience the joy of teamwork! Form a squad and bring in your friends and family. The more, the merrier! Teams of 5 or more enjoy a $5 discount per registration. The first 4 members pay full price, but when the 5th joins, everyone gets the discounted rate plus a $5 refund. Let's unite and save!

 

 

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 independent schools in the Greater Pittsburgh area through the provision of need based financial assistance.

FAME Organization Programs

 

For more information, please go to: www.famefund.org

RACE SWAG

All participants will receive a custom finishers medal and t-shirt.

 

Swag & Giveaways

1 Mile Walk: T-Shirt
FAME Families 1 Mile: T-Shirt
5K: T-Shirt
FAME Families 5k: T-Shirt
VIRTUAL - FAME 5k: T-Shirt
VIRTUAL - FAME 1 Mile: T-Shirt
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