Ligonier's Summer Solstice 5k 2026

The race.

Ligonier's Summer Solstice 5k takes place June 21, 2026, in Ligonier, PA, benefiting the Ligonier Borough Volunteer Fire Company. The event offers multiple formats: an in-person 5K run, walk, and ruck march, plus virtual options for running, walking, and rucking. The out-and-back course starts near Weller Field and travels 1.62 miles to the Ligonier Valley Trail before returning, covering mostly flat terrain with a water stop at the trailhead. Race day registration opens at 8 a.m., with the event starting at 9 a.m. Bib and shirt pickup occur at the trailhead near the finish line in the lower parking lot. Entry costs $20 through May 31, $25 through June 20 at 1 p.m., and $30 day-of; children ten and under are free during early registration, $10 day-of.