O’Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk 2026 — North East, PA

Date
July 18, 2026
Location
North East, PA
Venue
Gibson Park
Start Time
9:00 AM
Entry Fee
$20.00 – $30.00
Events
5k Run, 5k Walk
Includes
T-Shirt
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The O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5K Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM, giving you a reasonable morning window to arrive in North East, Pennsylvania without an extremely early departure. The single 5K distance takes place at Gibson Park and welcomes both runners and walkers. Entry costs between $20 and $30, making it an affordable local race option. The event runs July 18, 2026, as part of the Cherry Festival programming in the area. If you're traveling for the race, plan to settle in the evening before to ensure you can start comfortably on time.

From the Race Organizer
The Sweetest Race is an event for the entire family with all you can eat ice cream sundaes served after the race. All proceeds benefit both the North East High School Scholarship Fund in memory of Debbie and Laurie O'Neal and the North East High School Cross Country Team. Check-in will be open at 7:30am at the maroon tents near the start/finish line, with the race beginning at 9:00. We have a limited supply of T-shirts available. Registering online guarantees you the shirt size of your choosing. Shirts can be picked up when checking in. Prizes will be given to the overall 5k walk and 5k run winners in both the male and female divisions. Individual male and female for the 5k run only will be given to winners in the following age groups: 80+, 70-79, 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 14-19, 10-13, and Under 10. The remaining prizes will be raffled off to all participants based on their bib number!

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is O’Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk 2026 — North East, PA?

O’Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk 2026 — North East, PA takes place on July 18, 2026. The race is held in North East, Pennsylvania.

Where is O’Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk 2026 — North East, PA held?

O’Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk 2026 — North East, PA is held at Gibson Park in North East, Pennsylvania.

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