Ron Shields Perry 5000

Sat, Sep 12, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT

Location: New Bloomfield, PA; PO Box 472, 17068
Type: RUN

Official registration

At a glance

Honor a local running legend and enjoy a community day out with a 5K, fun runs, and a lively street fair.

Festive
For a Cause

Join the Ron Shields Perry 5000, a community event honoring Ron Shields for his dedication to local running and cross-country. This gathering features a 5K run, a mile walk, and fun runs for all ages. After the races, enjoy a lively street fair, making it a wonderful opportunity to connect with fellow runners and celebrate a local legacy in New Bloomfield, PA.

What to expect

Run a 5K or enjoy a mile walk.
Kids can participate in fun runs.
Stay for the vibrant street fair after the races.

Standout details

Honoring Ron Shields
Includes a street fair
5K, mile walk, and fun runs

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Distances & registration

2 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

1 Miles
Sat, Sep 12, 10:30 AM EDT · From $10.00
Opens Sep 17, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sat, Sep 12, 9:30 AM EDT · From $20.00
Opens Sep 17, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT · Closes Sep 9, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT

Vibe Check

Steady Effort

Mixed surface + hills

The course

Mixed
Hilly
Timed race

From the organizer

In 2021, we dedicated the race to Ron Shields as he was always involved with running either with the road runners and help restart and coach the cross-country team at West Perry. In honor of him, we have renamed the Perry 5000 the Ron Shields Perry 5000.

The 5k starts at 9:30am and the mile walk, and fun runs starts after the 5k is finished. Stick around afterwards for the street fair.

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