Adventure Awaits 5k
About this race
Lace up your running shoes to run or walk with Scouting America’s Great Falls Council!
The 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 Scouts, avid runners, and families to get outdoors and support Scouting in their community.
The race will be held at the Riverfront Park in Sayre Borough, Pennsylvania with a mix of trail and road experience. Restrooms are available, and there will be at least one water stop along the race from local Scouts. Pre-race packet pick up will be held on Friday, August 28th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm (Location TBD). Day-of packet pick up will take place from 7:00 am to 7:45 am. The 5k run/walk begins at 8:30 am. Early registration through RunSignup is encouraged for a reduced fee of $25. Registration at packet pick up is $30. For Friday 8/28 and Saturday 8/29, only cash or checks are accepted.
An awards ceremony will follow shortly after the race, with awards for the top men's and women's categories for the following age groups: under 12, 13-17, 18-29, 23-30, 30-39, 40-49, 50-64, 65+. The Overall Top Man and Woman will also receive a special prize.
The Kids’ Fun Run (about 400 meters) is for youth ages 2-10, and will take place at 8:15 am. Every child who participates will receive a prize.
This race is chip-timed by Falcon Race Timing.
About Great Falls Council: Great Falls Council, Scouting America (formally known as Boy Scouts of America) provides a well rounded program that promotes physical, mental, and emotional development while fostering a lifelong love of learning and adventure. We currently serve over 5,000 youth across the six districts in our council. This race is hosted in Bradford County, which is a part of the Winding Rivers District of Great Falls Council. The Winding Rivers District serves over 470 Scouts and recruits year-round.
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Running
5K Run
A flag ceremony will kick off the race day activities at 8:00 am. Day of packet pick up is from 7:00-7:45 am for anyone participating in this event.
Kids Run
Open to kids ages 2-10 that can run a distance of 400 meters. A waiver form will be signed for all participants. All kids will receive a prize for participating in this event.
Virtual 5k Run
Thank you for supporting Scouting America! Sorry you cannot join us in person. A t-shirt can be mailed to you if you sign up before the deadline for an additional fee of $6.95. Email race director directly at Paula.umber@scouting.org
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Sayre.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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- Sayre 5K Races 4 races
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- Sayre Running Calendar 2026 4 races
Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Sayre events
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