The 4rd Annual Shebango Dirts Classic 5K & 8-Mile Run/Walk

Winnings:  Race Winners receive a total of $600 for BOTH the 5K & the 8-Miler:  $300 for 1st place, $200 for 2nd place, and $100 for 3rd place!

When: September 6th, 9:15 AM to 4:00 PM with 8AM Runners’ Registration. 

Where: The Erie Canal Bar & Grille, 285 East High Street Extension, Sharpsville, PA 16150.

What:  Registration opens at 8AM 
Kids Fun Run:  9:15AM.
5K and 8-Mile Race:  9:45AM

Timer: Runners High
Awards Ceremony Afterwards
50/50, Chinese Auction, Band, Food: 12:00PM

We’ve added the 8-Mile Run/Walk in addition to the 5K, INCLUDING PRIZE MONEY WINNINGS, and the event will also feature a Chinese Auction, Raffles, Food, Music, and Kids’ Activities.

This year’s course will start at the event site (Erie Canal Grille), turning left onto Hickory Street through Sharpsville’s beautiful historical district, then making a left onto North Mercer Avenue, and then left onto the Trout Island Trail. 

5K runners will run out and back to the water/aid station, where they will turn around, and head back to the start/finish line. 

The eight-milers will run out through the remainder of the trout Island Trail, making a left at the very end onto a beautiful 2.5-mile loop with views of Shenango Lake.

The course will be groomed and well-marked with fresh white blazes.  5K runners will be running on pavement only.  

Attention 8-milers!  Keep in mind that you will be running the additional 2.5 mile of trail that may have some wet spots and mud, so you might want to wear that old pair of road shoes or trail/road hybrids. The course is very runnable with very little elevation.

Matt had a love for running that only runners would understand. His friends and family wanted to honor his memory, and what better way to do so than by running through the city of Sharpsville and the gorgeous Trout Island Trails! 

Those of you who cannot join us locally can run ANYWHERE virtually and upload your selfie (with T-shirt, time and upload to our Facebook group)

Thank you for participating in Matt’s run!