So many races, so little time.

Runners have plenty of good choices in Butler County this Saturday. The difficult part will be in deciding which of these quality events to attend.

Saxonburg Festival of the Arts 5K isn't the biggest of this weekend's events. It averages a little more than 100 finishers, both runners and walkers.

But what Festival of the Arts 5K lacks in pop and pizazz, it makes up in pastoral scenery and small-town friendliness.

The race, now in its 24th year, begins and ends in the historic village of Saxonburg and includes a block of Main Street, decked out for the annual Festival of the Arts.

For information about Festival of the Arts 5K, which starts at 8 a.m. Saturday in Saxonburg, call 724-898-2525 or e-mail shoes@runpa.com

At 9 a.m. Saturday, the Adams Area Fire Department 5K runs through another part of scenic and rural southern Butler County. The rolling out-and-back race on Three Degree Road begins and ends in Adams Community Park.

The 5K is the opening event in a day of festivities, which includes a softball tournament, kids games, crafts, bingo and more. The day concludes with fireworks in the park at dusk.

Adams Fire Department 5K is a fun event with a serious purpose. The race honors the late Herb Kaufman, dedicated firefighter for 43 years and state certified fire school instructor who taught at Butler County Community College.

Day-of-event registrations are gladly accepted. Registration opens at 8 a.m. Saturday. in Adams Community Park and there's plenty of parking in the park or at the Adams Township Municipal Building. For information, e-mail reneehayes@zoominternet.net

If you'd rather run for cash than glory, travel to Worthington for the fifth race in the Quality Life Cup Series 5K Races. Saturday's event, which starts at 9 a.m., takes place at Sugar Creek Rest.

Top three overall male and female winners at this and other Quality Life races earn $100, $50 and 25, respectively, plus trophies. Masters, senior and age-group winners also earn $25, along with trophies or medals.

Quality Life Series 5K has visited various personal care and assisted living facilities throughout the summer. Proceeds benefit Quality Life residents through the Dream a Little Dream Program.

For information about Saturday's event, call Mike at 724-431-0770, Ext. 2104, or e-mail MikeL@QualityLifeServices.com

Upcoming events

Saturday, 8 a.m.: Up-N-Running Group Run, Valencia. 724-898-2525 or shoes@runpa.com

Wednesdays, 7 p.m.: Fun Run at Adams Community Park, Adams Township. 724-352-4395 or bigp16@connecttime.net

Saturday, 8 a.m.: IKEA Half Marathon and 5K, Robinson Township. Run on Montour Trail. 412-956-4364 or race@montourtrail.org

Saturday, 8:15 a.m.: Charleroi Little Great Race 5K, Charleroi. 724-489-4435 or www.littlegreatrace.com

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Ohio Township 5K Walk and Run, Ohio Township. Also 1K kids fun run. 412-364-6321 or mbirks@ohiotwp.org

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Crisis Shelter of Lawrence County 5K Run-Walk, New Castle. 724-758-8662 or www.crisisshelter.org

Sunday, 9 a.m.: Celtic Way 5K and Family Fun Walk, Cranberry Township. Run through North Boundary Park with post-race barbecue benefits St. Kilian Parish School. www.saintkilian.org

Sept. 19, 8:30 a.m.: Peanut Butter Festival 5K, New Bethlehem. www.newbethlehemarea.org

Sep. 20, 7:45 a.m.: Philadelphia Distance Run Half Marathon, Philadelphia. One of the nation's best half marathons since 1978. 800-311-1255 or www.ingphiladelphiadistancerun.com

Sept. 20, 9 a.m.: Elorapalooza 4 Memorial 5K, 1-Mile Run, Walk or Lollygag, North Park. Starts at boathouse, benefits Leukemia & Lymphoma Society and Elora's HOPE Foundation. 412-608-2134 or www.elorashope.com

Sept. 20, noon: Junior Great Race, Pittsburgh. Choice of 1-mile fun run, 50-yard run or diaper dash. 412-255-2493 or www.rungreatrace.com

September 26, 7 A.M.: Akron Marathon, Akron. Also half marathon and 5-person relay. 877-375-2786 or www.akronmarathon.org

Sept. 26, 9 A.M.: United Way 5K Race-10K Challenge, Clarion. 814-226-8760 or clarionunitedway@verizon.net

Sept. 27, 8:30 a.m.: The Great Race 5k, Pittsburgh. Run from Oakland to downtown. No day-of-event registration. 412-255-2493 or www.rungreatrace.com

Sept. 27, 9:30 a.m.: The Great Race 10K, Pittsburgh. The original run from Frick Park to downtown. No day-of-event registration. 412-255-2493 or www.rungreatrace.com

Oct. 4, 8 a.m.: Zoozilla 5K Gorilla Run-Walk, Pittsburgh. Run through Pittsburgh Zoo. 412-665-3640 or www.pittsburghzoo.com

Race results

Roebling's Run 5K, Aug. 8: Brian Tackett, 1st Overall M, 17:01; Nick Gentile, 2nd Overall M, 17:34; Cory Steinhagen, 3rd Overall M, 17:57; Veronica Bujdos, 1st Overall W, 18:53; Alyssa Kunkel, 2nd Overall W, 20:19; Shannon Evancheck, 3rd Overall W, 20:40; Jody Lobert, 1st Masters M, 20:07; John Ciafre, 2nd Masters M, 20:58; Matt Drohan, 3rd Masters M, 21:06; Mary Jo Sanks, 1st Masters W, 23:29; Patricia Neubert, 2nd Masters W, 23:55; Van McCarren, 1st 15-19 M, 18:09; Steel Flynn, 1st 20-24 M, 18:40; Paul Kletzli, 2nd 15-19 M, 18:51; K.J McCrea, 3rd 15-19 M, 19:07; Greg Zonieski, 1st 35-39 M, 19:22Adam Sudano, 1st 10-14 M, 20:21; Ben Kingan, 2nd 10-14 M, 20:32; Clayton Shaffer, 1st 30-34 M, 21:10; Ken Zellars, 1st 60-64 M, 21:14; Jim Burns, 1st 50-54 M, 21:20; Kayla Zboran, 1st 10-14 W, 21:24; Emilee Hertweck, 1st 15-19 W, 21:55; Noah Donovan, 3rd 10-14 M, 21:56; Holly Bauer, 1st 30-34 W, 22:24; Ron Hartly, 2nd 50-54 M, 22:39; Todd Trufimick, 1st 40-44 M, 22:47; Thomas Steinhagen, 2nd 20-24 M, 22:54; Val Przezdecki, 2nd 60-64 M, 23:20; Tim VanTine, 2nd 40-44 M, 23:24; Regina Robb, 3rd 15-19 W, 23:58; Sarah McAfee, 2nd 20-24 W, 24:20; Michael Bartos, 3rd 40-44 M, 24:20; Michele Donofrio, 1st 40-44 W, 24:33; Jinny Hertweck, 1st 35-39 W, 24:38Nicole Khoury, 2nd 35-39 W, 25:24; Micci Hutterer, 1st 50-54 W, 26:09; Heidi Christy, 2nd 30-34 W, 26:33; Pamela Romeo, 2nd 50-54 W, 26:42; Amanda Cagno, 1st 25-29 W, 26:52; Barb Spreng Volek, 3rd 35-39 W, 27:04; Beth Zboran, 2nd 45-49 W, 27:06; Benjamin Edwards, 1st 25-29 M, 27:45; Frank Prazenica, Jr., 3rd 60-64 M, 27:55; Angela Mencer, 3rd 30-34 W, 28:48; David McConahy, 2nd 65-69 M, 29:48; Glenn Lang, 3rd 65-69 M, 29:52; Margretta Lutz, 1st 75 and over W, 31:18; Monique Davies, 2nd 40-44 W, 32:27Holly Toy, 3rd 25-29 W, 32:52; Ethan Hacker, 19:26; Stephen Posney, 20:36; James Reich, 23:05; Jim Clark, 23:45; Kyle Zboran, 24:27; Jyn Gray, 24:45; Jared Geist, 24:53; Craig Cirrincione, 25:13; Brianna Christy, 25:14; Nicole Binnie, 25:16; Buddy Turner, 25:17; Greg Beer, 26:50; Sarah Fritz, 28:12; Jim Fritz, 29:08; Debra Kuminkoski, 29:25; David Murray, 30:05; Matt Chrisy, 30:41; Ben Houston, 31:59; Melissa Green, 32:17; Katie Sefton, 32:31; Laura Augustine, 33:32; Randy Simmons, 33:35; Lily Murray, 38:07; Julia Murray, 38:30

Running on Mars 5K, Aug. 15: Richard Goodright, 1st Overall M, 16:38; Nick Edinger, 2nd Overall M, 16:50; Kristen Prazenica, 1st Overall W, 20:11; Ellen Cignetti, 2nd Overall W, 20:26; David Geyer, 2nd Overall Walker M, 40:32; Tammy Geyer, 1st Overall Walker W, 40:59; Dennis Aiken, 3rd Overall Walker M, 46:14; Rene Selzer, 2nd Overall Walker W, 46:40; Jessica McMaster, 3rd Overall Walker W, 47:05; Nick Gentile, 1st 16-19 M, 17:13; Tim Monfre, 1st 40-49 M, 17:13; Jon McCullough, 1st 50-59 M, 17:58; Justin Stad, 1st 20-24 M, 18:52; Sean Gannon, 1st 12-15 M, 19:03; Bill Thompson, 2nd 40-49 M, 19:12Tim Biggs, 3rd 40-49 M, 19:23; Scott Slaney, 3rd 12-15 M, 19:39; Alex Fertelmes, 2nd 25-29 M, 20:01; John Ciafre, 3rd 50-59 M, 20:14; Brandon Stad, 2nd 20-24 M, 20:23; Erin Nicotra, 1st 30-39 W, 21:12; Colby Mathews, 3rd 16-19 M, 21:17; Erica Schwab, 1st 12-15 W, 22:13; Samantha Brandon, 1st 16-19 W, 22:38; John Antinossi, 2nd 60-69 M, 22:48; David Adams, 3rd 60-69 M, 23:05; Emily Cook, 1st 20-24 W, 23:07; Becky Schmoll, 2nd 30-39 W, 23:51; Rhonda Kuminkoski, 3rd 30-39 W, 23:58; Marilyn Larocca, 1st 40-49 W, 24:19; Carly Clark, 2nd 16-19 W, 24:31; Daz Csizmadia, 1st 70 and over M, 24:38; Savannah Collier, 3rd 16-19 W, 24:47; Jacob Porter, 1st 11 and under M, 24:49Ian Steward, 2nd 11 and under M, 26:04; Alicia Collier, 3rd 20-24 W, 26:19; Shaun Becker, 3rd 20-24 M, 26:20; Matt Hiterlang, 2nd 30-39 M, 26:34; Amanda Cagno, 2nd 25-29 W, 26:45; Suzanne Leonberg, 1st 50-59 W, 26:51; Mary Lambert, 2nd 40-49 W, 27:06; Kathie Blinn, 3rd 50-59 W, 28:08; Loraine VanTine, 3rd 40-49 W, 28:41; Amanda Sommers, 1st 11 and under W, 29:29; Nicole Sommers, 2nd 11 & Under W, 29:44; Wendy Fischer, 3rd 11 and under W, 30:03; Marcia Semple, 1st 60-69 W, 30:48; Kevin Ryan, 3rd 11 and under M, 32:25Mitch Radella, 19:40; Jake McMahon, 21:21; Ron Schmoll, 21:23; Ryan McMahon, 21:25; Jeffery Yingling, 21:33; David Mulqueen, 21:44; Ryan Winner, 21:56; Gale Mussey, 22:30; Dustin Fennell, 22:34; Tim VanTine, 22:43; Darryl Brandon, 23:14; Paul Gentile, 23:50; Dennis Acon 23:50; Carl Hill, 23:59; Mike Sodoni, 24:02; Kristi Hayes, 24:04; Ryan Montgomery, 24:05; Dean Mundy, 25:00; James Demore, 25:24; Corinne Gressang, 25:32; Donald McMonagle, 25:52; Jeffrey Kopinski, 25:53; Krista Novak, 25:56; Frank Prazenica, 26:14; Alexandra Romantic, 26:19; Adam Sikorski, 26:35; Zachary Schumaker, 26:35; Stephanie Gentile, 27:02; Paige Mundy, 27:17Kristina Larocca, 27:24; Mark Rankin, 27:26; Chris Soloski, 27:33; Jessica Moran, 27:57; Kevin Muchnok, 28:07; Joe Mulqueen, 28:47; Tracy McKenna Schmoll, 29:35; John Mueller, 29:46; Kim Zappi, 29:57; Lynn Dixon Stewart, 30:47; Doug Acon, 31:07; Linda Ryan, 31:19; Rebecca Beck, 31:43; Dom Tacik, 32:03; Melissa Kennedy, 32:07; Amber Aiken, 32:11; Colten Cyphert, 32:29; Daniel Lee, 32:30; John Sommers, Jr., 32:33; Susan Protrowski, 32:49; Beth Ann Skinner, 32:50; Brian Cyphert, 32:57; Dayna Porter, 34:06; Denise Sommers, 36:35; Sarah Hodak, 39:37Alexis Hodak, 39:38; David Rueda, 39:38; Steven Steward, 40:04; Mark Steward, 40:23; Chris Tedesse, 42:13; Brittany Kopinski, 44:13; John Sommers, 44:14; Heather Geiger, 47:07; John Grottenthaler, 47:48; Maleigh Kopinski, 49:36; Susan Geibel, 49:38; Randy Geibel, 49:40; Haleigh Tabisz, 52:45; Melissa Fallucci, 56:38Send comments and suggestions to: 435 Cherry Valley Rd., Saxonburg, PA 16056. Phone: 724-352-4395. E-mail: lotzak@consolidated.netPat Neubert is the running columnist for the Butler Eagle.