Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run

Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States

Jun 13, 2026

Running

About the Event

The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace are pleased to hold the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run on Saturday, June 13, 2026 at Pine Grove Furnace State Park.

This fundraiser is promoted by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace for the benefit of our 501(c)(3) non-profit. All proceeds support recreation, education and conservation at Pine Grove Furnace State Park. This is a "Fun Run" that shows off our beautiful State Park using several park trails and roads. There will be no timer/no bibs, but all runners or walkers will receive participation prizes and free snacks/hydration.

Online registration ends on June 12 at 5 PM. After June 12, you can register on-site the morning of the event. The fee is $25. Registration is free for ages 12 years and under. We also offer bulk pricing for youth running clubs (please contact us directly for registering a youth running club at the email address below). Event T-shirts are an additional fee ($20 adult sizes, $15 youth sizes) and are only available for registrations received by 5 PM on May 21.

Same-day registration opens at 8:00 AM on June 13. Cash or check only, please. Runners/walkers must be at the start line by 8:50 AM for the 9:00 AM start. Allow 5-10 minutes to get from parking at Fuller Lake to the registration area at the old stone furnace stack. Restrooms are at registration. Well-behaved leashed dogs are allowed.

You can view the course map here or on our website at www.FriendsofPineGrove.org or email IronRunPGF@gmail.com. A big thank you to our volunteers and donors!

Friends of Pine Grove Furnace is a chapter of Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization -- contributions to which are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The official registration of PPFF may be obtained from the PA Dept. of State by calling toll free within Pennsylvania 1-800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.

Join fellow runners on June 13, 2026 for the Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Gardners.

Races Offered

Running

Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run

This trail race (walking is also allowed) shows off Pine Grove Furnace State Park including both trails and gravel roads. There is a hill and minor trip hazards. Registration/start/finish are at the Furnace Stack Pavilion near the Park Office at 1100 Pine Grove Road, Gardners PA (address is not actually in the town of Gardners!). For mapping, use 40.0318331, -77.305694. Participants should park at Fuller Lake lot at 1050 Pine Grove Road 40.03221, -77.30201 and allow 5 minutes to walk to registration area.

Jun 13, 2026 5K 09:00

$25.00

Open

About Gardners

Charcoal Challenge 5k Fun Run takes place in Gardners, Pennsylvania, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.

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Race information has been sourced from the event's official website and other publicly available resources. For the most up-to-date details, please refer to the official website directly. If you notice any incorrect or missing information, don't hesitate to reach out to us by email.