So many races, so little time. With most summer weekends packed with races, organizers are turning to evenings as less crowded and potentially cooler events. You could try to race all three or choose one or two of these weekend options.

All Saints Parish Twilight 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run returns to Meridian’s St. Conrad Church this Friday for its second year with an out-and-back 1-mile at 7 p.m., followed by a 5k jaunt through Butler Farm Show grounds at 7:30. Father Kevin Fazio of All Saints Parish, an avid runner, calls the course “interesting but not difficult.”

Twilight 5k offers competitive runners a chance to win overall awards for first three men and women and first three in age groups from 10-and-under through 60+ or to compete for first overall hand cycle award. The 1-mile trek welcomes all runners and walkers, but rewards first three overall male and female finishers and age groups from 4-and-under through 13-14.

The Twilight 5k and 1-Mile honors the memories of Butler Catholic School graduates Sarah Kasunic and Emily Leyland, who lost their lives too soon to an accident and an illness, respectively. As race organizer Katie Johnson says, the two “made life more beautiful for the many people they touched during their short time on this earth.”

Proceeds from the event and sponsor donations help fund a scholarship in their names for students from pre-school through 8th grade to attend Butler Catholic School.

Sports should be fun. That’s the theme of the 18th Annual John Cossy Costantino 5k and 10k in Freeport this Saturday. The run is held in conjunction with Freeport International Baseball Invitational.

Day-of-event registration opens at 7:30 a.m. at the starting area at Freeport Junior High School. Both the 5k run/walk and the 10k start at 9 a.m. in front of the school and finish on the outfield of James Swartz Memorial Field, site of the Invitational’s baseball games this week.

This race began years ago as a 5k with a 10k option added in 2021. Both distances follow the same course which winds through the small river town of Freeport. The 10k breaks away at the 2-mile water stop for a scenic detour out and back on Butler-Freeport Community Trail. The course is accessible for runners, walkers, dogs and kids in strollers, but traffic will open along the course at noon.

In the spirit of Freeport International Baseball’s motto, “For the Love of the Game,” there are no competitive awards in the running events. Instead, participants gather post-race on the baseball bleachers to share in a random drawing for numerous prizes.

All participants are welcome to stay for the first baseball game of the day at 11 a.m. There is a full slate of games, including an All-Star Game at 8 p.m. followed by fireworks at 10 p.m.

Running with deer flies doesn’t sound like much fun, but Run with the Deer Flies 15k and 25k certainly is. The challenging 15th annual event runs Sunday through Yellow Creek State Park with an elevation gain of more than 2,000 feet for the 25k on single-track trails, pipeline roads and hills and through swamps and creek crossings.

There will be aid stations every four miles along the course. Carrying water is recommended, even though temperatures may be cooler by Sunday. Camping on Saturday night in Seph Mac Boy Scout Camp on the North Shore of Yellow Creek State Park is free.

It may be too late to receive a commemorative T-shirt, but Deer Flies rewards every finisher with a medal and a commemorative deer fly swatter and all are eligible to win random drawing prizes. Day-of-event registration opens at 6:30 a.m. for the 8 a.m. start.

Indiana Road Runners Club, organizers of Run with the Deer Flies, also conduct a shorter and milder race on August 12 in Dilltown. Run for the Trail 7k and 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk runs out and back on the Ghost Town Trail. For more information, visit www.indianaroadrunners.com.

Upcoming Events

Friday, 7 p.m.: All Saints Parish Twilight 5k and 1-Mile Fun Run, Butler. Run at St. Conrad Church campus benefits Butler Catholic School scholarships. allsaintsbutler.org/5k or 814-715-1344

Saturday, 9 a.m.: John Cossy Costantino Memorial 5k & 10k, Freeport. Held in conjunction with Freeport International Baseball Invitational. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Freeport/JohnCossyConstantinoMemorial5K

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Killian 5k, Allison Park. Held at North Park Boathouse. Post-race music and beer. www.killian5k.com

Saturday, 7 p.m.: Kinzua 5k, Mt. Jewett. Run near Kinzua Gorge and wolfcreektrackclub.com/event/4th-annual-kinzua-half-marathon-5k/Viaduct.

Sunday, 8 a.m.: Kinzua Half Marathon, Mt. Jewett. Out and back on Knox Kane Rail Trail staged near Kinzua Skywalk. runsignup.com/Race/Info/PA/MountJewett/KinzuaHalfMarathon

Sunday, 8 a.m.: Run with the Deer Flies 15k & 25k, Penn Run. Challenging trail run starts at Seph Mack Scout Camp. 412-289-6299 or runsignup.com/Race/PA/PennRun/RunWithTheDeerFlies25K15K

August 1, 7 p.m.: First Night Out 5k, Punxsutawney. Flat and fast downtown. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Punxsutawney/FirstNightOut5k

August 5, 7:30 a.m.: Two Face 10k, Wexford. Choice of 10k road, trail or both in North Park. runsignup.com/Race/Info/PA/Wexford/TwoFace10K

August 5, 8 a.m.: Zoozilla 5k and Lemur Loop, Pittsburgh. Run through Pittsburgh Zoo and Aquarium grounds. Also Lemur Loop kid-friendly dash. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Pittsburgh/ZooZilla5KLemurLoop

August 5, 8:30 a.m.: Moraine Regatta 5k, Portersville. Run on Sunken Garden Trail at Moraine State Park’s South Shore. wolfcreektrackclub.com/event/moraine-regatta-5k-2/

August 5, 9 a.m.: St. Barnabas Free Care 5k, Gibsonia. Also post-race party. 724-625-3770 or http://stbarnabashealthsystem.com/charities/annual-events/stbarnabas5k/

August 5, 7 p.m.: Lakeview XC Sailor’s Summer Shuffle 5k, Sandy Lake. Flat out-and-back on Lake Wilhelm bike trail. Also kids’ fun run at 6:45 P.M. runsignup.com/Race/PA/SandyLake/SailorsSummerShuffle5k

August 6, 9 a.m.: NK Fitfest 5k, New Kensington. Flat course through town, part of NK Fitness Festival. runsignup.com/Race/PA/NewKensington/NewKensingtonFitFest5k

August 11, 7 p.m.: Passavant Hospital Foundation Run/Walk, Allison Park. Choice of 4k or 8k at North Park Pool area. runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/11thAnnualPassavantHospitalFoundationRunWalk

August 12, 8:30 a.m.: Slickville 5k Coal Mine Climb and 2 Mile Fun Walk, Slickville. Challenging backcountry 5k or flatter 2-mile walk. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Slickville/Slickville5kCoalMineClimb2MIleFunWalk

August 12, 6 p.m.: Run for the Trail 7k Run and 2 Mile Fun Run/Walk, Dilltown. Run on Ghost Town Trail. 724-840-5961 or runsignup.com/Race/PA/Dilltown/RunForTheTrail7KRunand2MileFunRunWalk

August 13, 8:30 a.m.: Kinzua Bridge Challenge 10k, 5k, 1 Mile Run, 2 Mile Walk, Mt. Jewett. Run on Knox and Kane Rail Trail. Discount for ages 14 and under. runsignup.com/Race/PA/MountJewett/KinzuaBridgeChallenge

August 16, 7 p.m.: Ice Cream Race 5k (QUAD IV), Grove City. Post-race ice cream festival. 724-866-1374 or secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=138532

August 19, 7 a.m.-August 20, noon: Mighty Moraine Man Fall Multi-Sport Festival, Portersville. Triathlons, Agua Bike, Adventure Race, Youth Races at Moraine State Park’s South Beach. wolfcreektrackclub.com/events/

Race Results

Strawberry Days 5k, June 21: Jed Christiansen, 1st Overall M, 15:45; Angela Jenny, 1st Overall W, 19:15; Terry Beacom, 1st Masters M, 18:14; Melissa Sabella, 1st Masters W, 22:40; Tim Sabella, 1st 12-15 M, 16:36; Chad Pakozdi, 2nd 20-24 M, 17:16; Miles Jenny, 2nd 12-15 M, 17:37; Seth Jenny, 1st 40-44 M, 18:15; Gregory Silvaggio, 2nd 40-44 M, 18:25; Ryker Harold, 3rd 12-15 M, 19:02; Jack Kelley, 3rd 35-39 M, 19:44; Michael Brown, 1st 65-69 M, 20:55; Calvin Jenny, 1st 10-11 M, 21:07; S. Mark Courtney, 2nd 65-69 M, 21:38; Herb Cratty, 1st 55-59 M, 21:42; Todd Allman, 2nd 55-59 M, 22:21; Chrissy Hayes, 1st 40-44 W, 23:47; Bill JordaN, 3RD 40-44 m, 24:16; Richard Stewart, 3rd 55-59 M, 25:12; Mandy James, 3rd 40-44 W, 26:18; Bill Swanik, 2nd 60-64 M, 26:48; Debbie Courtney, 1st 60-64 W, 26:52; Kelsey Burris, 2nd 25-29 W, 26:59; Karyn Senita, 2nd 45-49 W, 28:30; Cindy Suber, 2nd 60-64 W, 28:42; Dione Stauber, 2nd 55-59 W, 29:25; Lisa Leonhard, 2nd 30-34 W, 29:40; Vicki Brendlinger, 3rd 60-64 W, 30:49; Quinn McAfoose, 2nd 8-9 W, 32:56; Leonard Brooks, 3rd 45-49 M, 33:37; Tony Sunseri, 3rd 70-74 M, 33:42; Heidi Fleming, 2nd 50-54 W, 37:08; Valerie Sands,2nd 75+ W, 41:32; George Sabella, 19:20; Jacob Taciuch, 21:28; Melissa Conjack, 22:21; Kate Jordan, 25:38; Jesse Burris, 25:40; Rachel Beilstein, 26:58; Jarek Moon, 27:58; Jen Beachem, 28:08; Lacey Blair, 28:24; Paul Lutz, 29:25; Christopher Kimrey, 29:33; Jessie Woodard, 30:11; Ben Woodard, 30:11; Erin Kohlmeyer, 30:23; Tom McMann, 30:28; Gary Lutz, 30:57; Stephanie McCreary, 32:13; Rachael Harold, 35:21; James Lakin, 35:39; James Edmonds, 37:18; Maria Cosme, 37:28; Robert Sands, 37:31; Daimon Matthews, 39:27; Katie Lang, 40:51; Jon Moon, 41:57; Steve Wiencek, 51:25

Strawberry Days Kids Half Mile, June 21: Caleb Coryea, 1st Overall M, 2:57; Scarlett Blair, 1st Overall W, 3:24; Audrey McMann, 2nd Overall W, 3:37; Patrick Meskell, 1st 10-11 M, 3:29; Carly Seivers, 1st 11-12 W, 3:48; Baylee Hayes, 1st 8-9 W, 3:50; Brennan Seivers, 3rd 8-9 M, 3:59; Clara Sabella, 1st 6-7 W, 4:01; Allie Jordan, 2nd 6-7 W, 4:04; Corrine Seivers, 3rd 3-9 W, 4:06; Mollie Riggenbach, 2nd 10-11 W, 4:17; Keegan Riggenbach, 3rd 6-7 M, 4:23; Jacob Meskell, 1st Under 6 M, 4:24; Judah Woodard, 2nd Under 6 M, 4:47; Samuel Riddle, 3rd Under 6 M, 5:26; Lizzi Jordan, 4:18; Joshua Woodard, 4:28; Harrison McKnight, 5:06; Lincoln McKnight, 6:08

Ford City 5k, July 1: Carter French, 1st Overall M, 17:12; Leslie Kramer, 1st Overall W, 20:01; Melissa Conjack, 3rd Overall W, 22:21; William Wolfe, 1st 20-29 M, 20:28; Vern Morrow, 1st 60-69 M, 20:45; Taylor Schaeffer, 3rd 16-19 W, 23:15; Melanie Christie, 1st 40-49 W, 23:48; Rod Groomes, 2nd 60-69 M, 24:03; Denise Whitacre, 2nd 40-49 W, 24:20; Katie Jordan, 1st 30-39 W, 25:20; James Helmick, 3rd 50-59 M, 27:59; Carol Carson, 3rd 60-69 W, 37:23; Dylan Claypoole, 22:37; Lucas Adams, 23:04; Travis Domhoff, 23:17; Camden Christie, 23:24; Zack Wiles, 23:26; Gabriel Vivian, 24:57; Daniel French, 25:03; Wyatt Wolfe, 25:49; Dylan Cujas, 26:14; Ava Kidder, 26:33; Alex Dirsmith, 26:45; Jon Alwine, 27:53; Kyle Zboran, 28:01; Ariana Clark, 29:10; Greg Panchik, 30:01; Darryl Webb, 30:04; Tyler Kalnik, 30:12; John Mauthe, 30:27; Brianna Bailey, 30:42; Damon Andring, 32:13; Michael LeClaire, 32:43; Ashley LeClaire, 32:43; Hudson Kidder, 32:50; Heather Davis, 33:13; Olivia Sutara, 35:50; Maria Cosme, 35:55; Ariana Bowser, 36:01; Erin Kidder, 36:04; Barrett Carson, 37:20; Charles Domhoff, 37:31; Liam Dunn, 37:51; Cayden Quinn, 38:26; Julie Eckman, 39:30; Caitlyn Andring, 39:30; Amy Farr, 40:16; Margaret Wolfe, 41:47; Harper Carson, 43:45; Roseanne Carson, 43:46; Jessica Zboran, 44:01; Roger Walker, 44:18; Seina Brochetti, 45:14; Blake Carson, 47:23; Brad Carson, 47:24; Dakota Klingensmith, 47:49; Scarlett Brochetti, 48:44; Wendy Mendenhall, 48:48; Richard Mendenhall, 48:49; Renee Schaeffer, 50:06; Beth Zboran, 50:18; Joe Zboran, 50:51; Tara Geibel, 50:58; Dave Hilty, 51:20; Chelsey Chunutdet, 52:07; Keely Rivero, 54:08; Hailey Kirkwood, 54:55; Megan Shiu-Bilil, 55:42; Jody Farr, 55:52; Amy Kirkwood, 56:08; Koah Alwine, 1:07:58

Send comments and suggestions: Patricia Neubert. Phone 724-352-4395. Email lotzak@consolidated.net

Pat Neubert is a running columnist for the Butler Eagle