Solar 5K in Boston, Pennsylvania costs between $20 and $50 to enter. The race takes place on August 9, 2026, starting at 8:00 AM at 1902 Donner Street. This running event offers a 5K distance, making it accessible for runners seeking a shorter competitive effort or those using it as part of training for longer distances.
From the Race Organizer
Welcome to the 13th Solar 5k/15k. (formerly the Polar Vortex) Team Brunazzi Event's low key summer race. Registration: 7am-8:00am Last day for a guaranteed shirt is July 17th. New this year. Are you a part of a local community organization? Start a 5k team and compete for a special trophy. Teams must be coed and have a minimum of 3 runners. Open to government, church, fire, ems, police, public works, any local community organization. Awards: Top 3 M & F overall, masters M/F, top 3 in each age group: 10 and under,11-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39, 40-44,45-49,50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70+ (no duplications, medals will not be mailed) Are you a cross country coach looking for a race for your team? Ask us about special cross country team pricing. (Middle/High School) Course: Flat rails to trails trail on crushed limestone Water Stops: Mile 1.55 at the 5k turn around and mile 4.66 at the 15k turn around. Proceeds: Elizabeth Forward Meals on Wheels Please no headphones or pets. Sanctioned by USATF. Race Refund & Transfer Policy (effective 01-01-2016) Team Brunazzi Events LLC has a zero refund policy. You may transfer race or distance at any time before the race. You may NOT change distances after the race has started. Please email TBE at Teambrunazzi@gmail.com with your transfer request. You will have to pay any additional amounts associated with the change. Shirt Policy (effective 01-01-2016) Preregistered runners receive a shirt if they sign up by a specified date when the shirts are ordered. After that extra shirts are first come, first serve. After a race, shirts of runners that did not show up will be given to those runners that signed up race day. If you want your shirt but cannot make the race, please have another runner pick yours up. No shirts will be ordered after the race. No shirts will be mailed.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for August 9.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Boston, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
Solar 5k/15k 2026 — Boston, PA takes place on August 9, 2026. The race is held in Boston, Pennsylvania.
Where is Solar 5k/15k 2026 — Boston, PA held?
Solar 5k/15k 2026 — Boston, PA is held at 1902 Donner St in Boston, Pennsylvania.
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