ZELIENOPLE — The borough will again play host to two annual fall races this September and November for running enthusiasts from Butler County and the surrounding area.

Borough council Monday night approved the two races that will run courses in and around the borough’s neighborhoods.

The first race will be the ninth annual Passavant Retirement Community’s Grandparents Race, which begins at 7:30 a.m. Sept. 14.

Runners and walkers of all ages and abilities are encouraged to participate in the run. Proceeds raised from the 10-mile run, 5K run and walk and the 1-mile family fun run and walk will benefit the Passavant Retirement Community’s Benevolent Care Fund.

Participants must register by Sept. 12. To get a registration form, visit the Lutheran Senior Life website at www.lutheranseniorlife.org.

For more information or to register, call Joella Richard Baker at 724-321-4265.

The second race is the fourth annual St. Gregory Catholic School Great Pumpkin Race 5K and 1 Mile Fun Run on Nov. 3. Registration will begin at 3 p.m. with the races beginning at 5 p.m.

Funds raised from the race benefit the St. Gregory Catholic School.

There are post-race refreshments, random prize drawings and musical entertainment following the race. Costumes are encouraged. There are awards for several costume categories.

The courses take the runners and walkers through the neighborhoods surrounding St. Gregory School and the Zelienople-Harmony Sportsman Club.

While the race is certified for those race enthusiasts, it is just as fun for families and friends to come out and enjoy the outdoors and experience the thrill of being a part of our community tradition, according to event organizers.

Registration and additional information will be available closer to the race date at www.st.gregzelie.org.