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BZ Classic 5K

Sun, Jun 28, 2026, 9:00 AM EDT

Location
Ridgway, PA
1011 Center Street, 15853
Featured distance
3.1 Miles
Type
RUN
Official registration

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At a glance

Run a beautiful rail-trail 5K in Ridgway, PA, honoring Elk County Striders' founding member, Ben Zappa, with age group awards.

  • Fun
  • Scenic
  • Competitive
  • For a Cause

Great for: cause-driven runners, runners who like a competitive edge

Less ideal for: walkers-only pacing

Join the Elk County Striders for the 6th Annual BZ Classic 5K, a heartfelt event honoring founding member Mr. Ben Zappa. This 3.1-mile race invites you to run along the scenic Clarion-Little Toby rail-trail in historic Ridgway, PA. Participants can enjoy a beautiful course and the chance to earn age group awards. Pre-register to secure your commemorative race shirt and be part of a community celebration.

What to expect

  • Run a 3.1-mile course along the scenic Clarion-Little Toby rail-trail.
  • Receive a race shirt if pre-registered by June 15th.
  • Compete for awards across male and female age groups.

Standout details

  • Honoring founding member Ben Zappa
  • Scenic Clarion-Little Toby rail-trail
  • Awards for top 3 in each age group
  • Race day registration available

Perks & features

  • Shirt

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Easygoing

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Timed race
From the organizer

Welcome to the 6th Annual BZ Classic 5K!  This race is sponsored by the Elk County Striders, and is to honor Mr. Ben Zappa who is one of the founding members of the Striders' club back in 1983.  This 5k runs along the Clarion-Little Toby rail-trail in historic Ridgway, PA.   Each pre-registered entrant will receive a race shirt if pre-registered by June 15th .

Awards to 1st, 2nd, & 3rd in each male and female age group.  Pre-registration is $30.   WE WILL HAVE RACE DAY REGISTRATION!!  No extra fee for race day registration! However, NO SHIRTS will be available for race day registrants!

Here are a few simple things:

1)  Depending on number of participants, runners will be sent out in waves.  Timing chips will be disposable, so there is no need to turn them in post-race.

2)  Packets will contain bibs, pins, timing chips, and t-shirt.

Come join the fun on a beautiful course, and help us honor a running legend known as "BZ"!

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