When Haley Geyer accepted the title of Parks and Recreation Director of Adams Township in southern Butler County, she took on the responsibilities of coordinating the more than 10-year-old Adams Township Community Day.

That included directing the festival’s 5K run and walk. Although not a runner herself, she is dedicated to serving the community, supporting local firefighters and providing a quality experience for runners and walkers.

This Saturday at 9 a.m. marks the second annual running of Fueled by Fire 5K Race and Walk which kicks off a day of fun in Adams Township. The event benefits two local fire departments, Adams Area Fire District and Callery Volunteer Fire Company and may be familiar to many since it was previously named the Herb Kaufman Memorial 5k in honor of the dedicated firefighter of 43 years.

Fueled by Fire 5K starts in Adams Township Community Park. Haley Geyer describes the out-and-back course as mostly flat with a slight grade at the beginning and end. Although the event offers competitive awards, it’s welcoming to runners and walkers of all abilities, including kids in strollers and dogs.

Geyer hopes to surpass last year’s participation of 65 runners and to continue to grow. Competitive awards include top three overall male and female finishers and first three in age groups from 12 and under through 60-plus in 10-year increments. Last year’s first male finisher was Michael Baumgadel with a time of 19:09 with Ashley Gage winning the women’s race with a 21:23 finish.

All participants receive drawstring bags, t-shirts, water bottles, cool towels and more from race sponsor Mars Bank. Following the run, there will be plenty of post-race refreshments donated by local businesses.

Everyone is encouraged to stay for the festivities of Adams Township Community Day beginning at 1 p.m. with entertainment by School of Rock Wexford, Sing Sing Sing, Mars Stars Jump Rope and others, kids activities including bounce house and inflatable slides, climbing wall, petting zoo, magician show, pony rides and more. There will also be a variety of food trucks on hand throughout the festival which wraps up with fireworks at 9:30 P.M.

Registration for Fueled by Fire 5K Race and Walk opens in Adams Community Park on Saturday at 8 A.M. There is plenty of parking at the main parking lot or several other lots in the park. For more information, call Haley Geyer, 724-625-2221, ext. 239 or to register online, visit https://secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=129254.

For the full schedule of Community Day events, visit www.adamstwp.org. You’ll also find details of other summer park events open to the public including three Movie Nights with family films on a giant inflatable screen and three monthly Painting in the Park sessions.

Condolences. We mourn the passing and celebrate the life of longtime Butler runner Walter “Buddy” Turner III who died on May 23. Although Buddy wasn’t the fastest on foot, he was the best at encouraging others and keeping running fun and will be missed by many.

Upcoming events

Wednesdays, 6:30 P.M.: Run Club Group Run, Cranberry Township. Run from Mojo Running Store. 724-772-2808 or www.mojorunningpittsburgh.com

Saturday, 8:30 A.M.: Run on the River 5k, 10k, 10k + 5k, 2k Family Fun & Pet Walk, Lower Burrell. Runs start in Memorial Park. 724-331-9191 or www.vpfymca.org

Saturday, 9 A.M.: Fueled by Fire 5k Race/Walk, Mars. Held at Adams Township Community Park. 724-316-1173 or hgeyer@adamstwp.org

Saturday, 9 A.M.: Move to Make a Difference 5k, 10k and Half Marathon, Kittanning. briggle@rgsymca.org

Saturday, 9 A.M.: Yinzer 5k, Allison Park. Dress in yinzer attire, run from North Park Boathouse to benefit Light of Life Rescue Mission. 269-930-2572 or lroberts@lightoflife.org

June 13, 6:15 P.M.: Karns City High School Gremlin Gridiron 5k, Karns City. Jdailey1266@gmail.com

June 16, 7 A.M.: Run Between the Suns Endurance Trail Lap Race, Titusville. Run 5 mile loops from 7 A.M. to 7 P.M. https://sites.google.com/site/runbetweenthesuns/

June 16, 8:30 A.M.: Corry 5k Run/ Walk and Half Marathon, Corry. Run starts at Corry City Park. 814-664-7757 or lisa_ymca@hotmail.com

June 16, 11 A.M.: Levity Summer Festival 5k and 2 Mile Fun Walk, Indiana. Kick-off to Levity Summer Festival starts at Levity Brewing. 724-464-0900 or register online at runsignup.com/Race/Register/?raceId=48238.

June 17, 8:30 A.M.: ERC Father’s Day 5k Race, Erie. Also half mile and 5k fun runs. 814-882-5362 or twigham@gmail.com

June 20, 6:30 P.M.: Summer Solstice 5k Run/ Walk, Portersville. Run from Moraine State Park’s South Shore. Brenda.r.schwarz@gmail.com

June 22, 7 P.M.: Hope for Your Future 2 Mile Walk, 5k & 10k Color Run and Children’s Superhero Run, Rimersburg. Superhero Run starts at 8 P.M. Hopeforyourfuture13@gmail.com

June 23, 9 A.M.: Butler County Road Race 5 Mile & 2k, Butler. 724-321-4265 or joella@zoominternet.net

June 24, 8 A.M.: The Dam Tri, Meadville. Sprint and Olympic distance triathlons at Woodcock Creek State Park. 814-336-2196 or www.thedamtri.com

June 27, 7 P.M.: Strawberry Days 5k, Grove City. First race in Mercer County QUAD Series. 724-866-1374 or runhigh.com

June 30, 6 A.M.: Hell Hath no Hurry, Pittsburgh. Choice of 50 miles, 50k, 30k or 10k in Settlers Cabin Park. Peter_kozlowski@fastmail.fm

June 30, 7:30 A.M.: Get Fit Families Mini Moraine Youth Triathlon, Portersville. Starts at Moraine State Park’s South Shore. joella@zoominternet.net

June 30, 9 A.M.: Ford City 5k Run/ Walk, Ford City. 757-355-0113 or fordcity5k@gmail.comJune 30, 9 A.M.: 38th Ellwood City Ledger 10k, Ellwood City. Starts at Veterans Memorial Pool in Ewing Park. 724-752-1583 or smileymiles.com

July 4, 8 A.M.: Zelienople Fire Cracker 5k and 1 Mile, Zelienople. Also 1 mile kids run at Zelienople Community Park. 724-321-4265 or www.zapevent.com/reg/event/10623

July 4, 9 A.M.: Hampton Rotary Firecracker 5k, Allison Park. Run through Hampton Community Park. 412-977-3957 or roger.eichner@gmail.com

July 7, 9 A.M.: Elk County Classic 5k, Ridgway. Starts at Clarion-Little Toby Trailhead. 824-776-2413 or bczappa504@comcast.net

July 15, 66:45 A.M.: ERC Presque Isle Half Marathon, Erie. One loop of Presque Isle State Park starts at Beach 1. 814-881-0600 or davemcomi@gmail.com

Race results

Boston Marathon, April 16: Yuki Kawauchi, 1st Overall M, 2:15:58; Desiree Linden, 1st Overall W, 2:39:54; Rick Hindman, 2:59:27; Jessica Uhrin, 3:14:41; Michael Yankel, 3:17:48; Jessica Griggs, 3:21:28; Kimberly Hohman, 3:23:56; Christopher Rotelli, 3:24:35; John Armstrong, 3:29:44; Melissa Conjack, 3:30:26; Thomas Brian, 3:33:25; Olivia Reddick, 3:34:21; Scott Bowes, 3:35:24; Bob Pudlo, 3:36:20; Carly Clark, 3:36:29; Amy Brown, 3:38:52; Kristina Souders, 3:42:45; Philip Jones, 3:43:36; Thomas Cavicchi, 3:52:07; Mary Tate, 3:53:00; Kristene Smith, 4:01:04; Marilyn Larocca, 4:03:33; Stacy Kopchak, 4:09:55; Irene Katres, 4:11:31; Catherine Hrach, 4:13:41; Jinny Hertweck, 4:35:45; Mark Courtney, 5:11:10; Robert Todd, 5:16:43

Pittsburgh Marathon 5k, May 5 (finishers under 35:00): Sean Battis, 1st Overall M, 16:53; Waverly Neer, 1st Overall W, 17:26; Joshua McCoy, 2nd 15-19 M, 18:25; Elizabeth Hunkele, 1st 10-14 W, 21:34; Joseph Beilstein, 2nd 55-59 M, 21:44; Angelina Hunkele, 3rd 10-14 W, 21:45; Dan Pollock, 1st 60-64 M, 22:14; Maggie Hollobaugh, 3rd 15-19 W, 22:35; Austin Arendosh, 1st 9 & Under M, 23:11; Brady Hunkele, 2nd 9 & Under M, 23:24; Cassondra Jackson, 3rd 25-29 W, 24:04; Cathy Anderson, 3rd 70-74 W, 38:42; Nathan Monday, 20:09; Willie Wolford, 20:26; Michael Braunstein, 21:25; Matthew Marsico, 22:19; Graham Hancox, 22:23; Hayden Conley, 22:36; Dan Speers, 22:47; achary Boggs, 23:19; Connie Hoffer, 23:35; Stephen Arendosh, 23:44; Kevin Condon, 23:49; Gewno Mell, 23:55; Bob Pudlo, 24:12; Angela Sweeney, 24:15; Chris Warrington, 24:30; Justin Angert, 24:55; Bryan Colonna, 25:05; Emma Kreber, 25:18; Jaime Kreber, 25:20; Tanner Miklos, 25:45; John Opsasnick, 26:04; Paul Pesanka, 26:09; Asher Pesanka, 26:11; Gavin McKnight, 26:40; Jessica McKnight, 26:41; Krystina Rothaar, 26:55; Hannah Grubbs, 26:57; Katherine McCoy, 26:57; Sara McGee, 27:09; Brian Miklos, 27:24; Braeden Croop, 27:36; Don Perry, 27:37; Brian Croop, 27:38; Michael Pelloni, 27:42; Zachary Howard, 27:45; Katherine Colton, 27:46; Michael Stitt, 28:15; Megan Kosar, 28:17; Luke Ridgeway, 28:27; Connor Flaherty, 28:30; Janel Edwards, 28:49; Michael McNamara, 28:52; Charlie Mutschler, 28:54; Shana Hutchins, 28:55; Sean Hutchins, 28:56; Christopher Smith, 28:59; Brady Weitzel, 29:10; Robert Wingard, 29:40; Triaia Jenkins, 29:40; Ian Schauer, 29:50; Tyler Mesisca, 29:52; Josh Abajian, 29:52; Janet Pudlo, 29:53; Kimberly DeBaene, 30:07; Richard Honsaker, 30:13; Cameron Campbell, 30:13; Chelsea Grubbs, 30:22; Greg Cox, 30:28; Andrew Hill, 30:33; Rachel Singer, 30:34; Avery Hill, 30:36; Mark Johnson, 30:38; Shawna Witt, 30:42; Emma Grubbs, 30:43; Geoff Meyer, 30:45; Maegan Johnson, 30:48; Jim Hardt, 31:04; Nichole Schauer, 31:05; Loreen Witt, 31:20; Pete Monday, 31:33; Samantha Moury, 31:34; Casey Shea, 31:52; Takoda Sherman, 31:01; James Sherman, 32:05; Natalie Shaffer, 32:08; Beth Healy, 32:08; Richard Anderson, 32:10; Luke Anderson, 32:10; Carol Allison, 32:35; Jeffrey Montgomery, 32:41; Greta Kuzilla, 32:47; Paul O’Toole, 32:48; Susan Affalter, 32:50; Daniel Sheran, 32:57; Chris Lochner, 33:07; Janet Lochner, 33:07; Maureen Konopka, 33:11; Randy Jablonowski, 33:18; Amanda Zetwo, 33:25; Gregory Zetwo, 33:26; Meagan Summerville, 33:43; Jennifer Houda, 33:49; Connor Foote, 33:51; Alexis Ropelewski, 33:52; John Ropelewski, 33:54; Chrisopher Miller, 33:54; Sophia Vogt, 33:55; Tanya Vogt, 34:01; Nancy Thenthongkham, 34:05; Angels Chapman, 34:06; Paul Walker, 34:06; Rachel Rutkowski, 34:08; Carly Thompson, 34:12; Jordan Courtney, 34:23; David Courtney, 34:23; Annelise Dykstra, 34:25; Towner Sheffler, 34:25; Madelyn Peterson, 34:25; Melissa Dykstra, 34:26; Patricia Sheffler, 34:26; Andrea Judson, 34:26; Amy Peterson, 34:29; Jessica Ring, 34:38; Charles Adden, 34:41; Maria Quierriera, 34:41; Autumn Saltmar, 34:47; Rebecca Huet, 34:50; Paul Charles, 34:53; Trisha Miller, 34:54; Matt Buchwald, 34:54; Brian Kravec, 34:56

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