Time rolls on.

We’ve barely recovered from spring marathons (or whatever fitness challenge you’ve met this season), and it’s summer. Two local races next weekend offer runners a variety of distances, terrains and surfaces to introduce summer competition or participation and benefit local youth.

On Saturday, May 31, Freeport Flash celebrates 20 years with its flat and fast 5K/10K on Butler-Freeport Community Trail at Monroe Road Trailhead. If you’ve run or walked the Butler-Freeport Community Trail, you may have noticed their start and turnaround signage along the scenic rail trail.

Because more than 200 participants are expected, parking at Buffalo Creek Nature Center will be limited. A shuttle bus will run from Freeport Senior High School on race day from 7:15-8:45 a.m. for the 9 a.m. start.

Online registration is open until midnight May 29 for individuals and teams. There’s also day-of registration beginning at 7:30 a.m. at the nature center. Or register for a virtual 5K or 10K and complete the course on your own time.

Both the 5K and 10K are out-and-back. Participation in the 5K is larger, but expect the field to be competitive for both distances with several high school cross country runners in attendance.

The post-race awards ceremony takes place at the nature center with fruit, water, pizza, pretzels and Gatorade. Awards for both races include top three overall men and women and age groups from 10-and-under through 50-plus. There are no awards for teams — just bragging rights.

Freeport Flash is a fundraiser for the Freeport High School and Middle School cross country teams. Funds raised pay for uniforms, entry fees to invitationals and a kids’ minicamp in June.

For more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/Sarver/FreeportFlash5K10K

On Sunday, June 1, the seventh annual Run to Breathe Half Marathon offers runners a gentle, scenic summer run through Moraine State Park. The half marathon and 5K begin at McDanel’s Boat Launch for an out-and-back on the park’s paved bike trail.

Run to Breathe celebrates 10 years of support for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. The event, originally held in New Castle’s Cascade Park, is a benefit for kids with cystic fibrosis.

Due to park restrictions, there is a 350-person limit for the combined field of half marathon and 5K participants. Race director Herb Cratty said more than 250 have preregistered so far. Online registration ends at 6 p.m. May 30. Day of event registration and packet pickup begins at 7 a.m. with the half marathon start at 8:30. The 5K begins at 9 a.m.

Cratty said, unlike many half marathons, walkers are welcome. There’s no cut-off time, and people like the challenge of walking the distance. The course is also open to dogs on leashes and kids in strollers, though there is a short unpaved portion of trail near the boat launch area.

There are three water stops on the course, one at each distance’s turnaround point. Runners who need gels or electrolyte replacement drinks must bring their own.

A picnic and awards ceremony follows in Pavilion 7 with BBQ, hot dogs, pasta and fruit salad and more. Cratty said runners look forward to Tim Wu’s free flavored shaved ice, especially at warmer races. Shaved ice will also be on sale for spectators.

All registered runners will receive a shirt, coffee mug or Miles of Smiles running socks, and Cratty said all half marathoners will love the unique, colorful finisher medal. Competitive awards include trophies for first male and female overall and age group finishers in 10-year increments through 70-plus.

For more information, visit runsignup.com/Race/PA/Portersville/RunToBreatheHalfMarathon5K

Friday, 7 p.m.: Fryburg Mayfest Fun Run/Walk 5K, Fryburg. Challenging course kicks off Mayfest celebration. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Fryburg/FryburgMayfestFunRun5K

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Memorial Day Remembrance 5K/10Krun, Allison Park. Starts at North Park Boathouse. runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/MemorialDayRemembranceRun

Sunday, 9 a.m.: Dahoga Dash 5K, Wilcox. 814-512-1374 or secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141145

May 31, 9 a.m.: Freeport Flash 10K and 5K Run/Walk, Sarver. Run on Butler-Freeport Trail. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Sarver/FreeportFlash5K10K

June 1, 7 a.m.: South Ridge Trail Challenge 5K, 10K, 20K, Allison Park. Trail run begins at North Park Pool area. runsignup.com/Race/PA/AllisonPark/SouthRidgeTrailChallenge

June 1, 8:30 a.m.: Greenfield Glide 5K, Pittsburgh. Run through hilly Schenley Park. 412-328-0190 or runsignup.com/Race/PA/Pittsburgh/GreenfieldGlide

June 1, 9 a.m.: Run to Breathe Half Marathon and 5K, Portersville. Run out and back on Moraine State Park’s paved bike trail to support PA Cystic Fibrosis, Inc. 724-841-6528 or runsignup.com/Race/PA/Portersville/RunToBreatheHalfMarathon5K

June 5, 6:30 p.m.: 33rd Annual Gateway Mile, Monroeville. Free run in heats on Gateway Middle School Track, created by Don and Tammy Slusser. runsignup.com/Race/Info/PA/Monroeville/Mars

June 7, 7 a.m.: God’s Country Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay, Galeton. Point-to-point from Galeton to Coudersport, named one of the “10 toughest marathons” by Runner’s World. 814-558-5353 or rungcm.com

June 7, 9 a.m.: Monroeville Foundation Run/Walk, Monroeville. Run 5K or walk 3K in Monroeville Community West Park. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Monroeville/MonroevilleFoundationRunWalk

June 8, 9 a.m.: Forest County Bigfoot Festival 5K Run/Walk, Marienville. Up close and personal with Bigfoot. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Marienville/ForestCountyBigfootFestival5k

June 15, 9 a.m.: Run Like an Animal 5K Run and 1 Mile Walk, Hermitage. Benefits local animal shelter. Dogs on leashes welcome with awards for dogs and humans. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Hermitage/RunLikeanAnimal5kand1milewalk

June 17, 7 p.m.: Strawberry Days 5K (QUAD I), Grove City. First race in Mercer County QUAD. 724-866-1374 or secure.getmeregistered.com/get_information.php?event_id=141329

June 20, 6 p.m.: New River Gorge Trail Festival 5K, Fayetteville, WV. Run on scenic national park trails. www.newrivergorgeruns.com

June 21, 7 a.m.: New River Gorge Trail Festival 50K and Half Marathon, Fayetteville, WV. Run on scenic national park trails. www.newrivergorgeruns.com

June 21, 9 a.m.: Butch’s Bucket Brigade 5K, Worthington. Also kids’ (10 and under) bike race. 724-464-3420 or runsignup.com/Race/PA/Worthington/ButchsBucketBrigade

June 21, 9 a.m.: Pittsburgh Cure Sarcoma 5K Run/1 Mile Walk, Allison Park. Starts at North Park Boat House. 724-816-4074 or www.pittsburghcuresarcoma.org/runwalk/

June 21, 9 a.m.: Susquehanna Classic 5K and 10K, Curwensville. 814-236-3455 or sharonike@verison.net

June 28, 9 a.m.: Butler Road Race 5 Mile and 2K, Butler. runsignup.com/Race/PA/Butler/ButlerRoadRace

Dirty Kiln Trail Half Marathon, April 12: AJ Kelly, 1st Overall M, 1:48:10; Tiffany Sakmar, 1st Overall W, 2:30:18; Jacob Dufford, 3:43:49

MKG Half Marathon, April 19: Jason McDowell, 1st Overall M, 1:27:52; Jammie Clark, 1st Overall W, 1:45:06; Kate Jordan, 2nd Overall W, 2:04:07; 3rd Overall W, Vanessa Johnson, 2st 35-39 W, 2:04:57; John Armstrong, 2:07:35; 3rd 55-59 M, Caley Ritenour, 3rd 30-34 W, 2:22:49; Tony Sunseri, 2nd 70+ M, 2:39:49; Gypsy Dreveniak, 2nd 50-54 W, 2:43:03; Heidi Struble, 2nd 45-49 W, 3:05:37; Caleb Ritenour, 2:22:49

Dirty Kiln 10K(ish), April 12: Lee Strappello, 1st Overall M, 46:27; Josh McGinley, 2nd Overall M, 46:59; Brittany Gentry, 1st Overall W, 53:01; Eric Slagle, 1:09:17; Jamie Harcar, 1:17:06; Leighonna Harris, 2:14:14; Myah Haid, 2:14:14; Jace Harris, 2:14:14

Phenomal Hope 5K, April 13: Frederik Markus, 1st Overall M, 17:20; Julie Marsich, 1st Overall M, 23:53; Stephanie Zegeer, 27:30; Judy Shaffer, 31:06; Dave Guo, 31:45; Tasha Werner, 33:13; Jeffrey Rapp, 36:51; David Senko, 56:24; Harry Callithen, 59:38; Holly Fox, 59:39; Rob Rasch, 1:03:30

Foxes on the Run 5K, April 26: Patrick Fleming, 1st Overall M, 20:43; David Snyder, 2nd Overall M, 21:44; Lauren Mytinger, 1st Overall W, 24:49; Emily Grychowski, 3rd Overall W, 25:05; Amdrew Wasko, 1st 25-29 M, 25:09; Matthew Senkowski, 27:11; Kelli Moser, 33:48

Dyngus Day 5K, April 26: Jacob Montag, 1st Overall M, 18:51; Nicole Skfanowich, 1st Overall W, 21:25; Lee Marshall, 1st 50-59 M, 20:10; Julie Obara, 1st 15-19 W, 22:46; Jonathan Povirk, 3rd 30-39 M, 22:47; Josh Gilch, 3rd 40-49 M, 23:17; Mike Zizan, 1st 60-69 M, 23:20; Maria Reynolds, 1st 20-29 W, 23:31; Julie Mosier, 1st 30-39 W, 24:10; Joe Foster, 3rd 60-69 M, John Lenart, 3rd 14 & Under M, 25:52; Sarah Lenart, 1st 40-49 W, 25:58; Karen Demmler, 3rd 70+ W, 50:05; Chris Michalaho, 24:35; Kyle Reyes, 25:09; Andy Smith, 25:09; Rich Barcaskey, 26:18; Pete Landram, 27:00; Andrea Almost Harding, 28:23; Lucas Atwood, 29:07; Colin King, 29:16; Mitchell Radella, 29:28; Kevin Liberi, 29:34; Erin Kenyon, 30:02; John Karpacs, 31:11; Stevie Burns, Shawna Hardy-Emerson, 32:07; Maya Daugherty, 33:19; William Daugherty, 33:36; Megan Gates, 33:39; Angeline Mozer, 34:00; Mary Beth Halter, 34:01; Ashley Timmens, 34:35; Martine Devine, 34:50; Victoria Turchick, 35:15; Isabelle Doerr #2, 37:00; Isabelle Doerr #1, 37:00; Kelli Lauer, 37:07; Tommy Stalter, 39:53; John Reed, 40:40; Gregory Reed, 40:41; Conny Meyling, 43:32; Jeff Harding, 45:08; Laura Young, 45:56; Elizabeth Kaufman, 47:03; Kristen Bowie, 50:07; James Kaczynski, 50:07; Amy Lehman, 50:46; Danielle Wiles, 50:46; Noelle Sequite, 50:47; Ashley Howes, 50:56; Lois Caputo, 51:24; Kim Kenetz, 52:16; Maxine Vey, 53:50; Thomas Vey, 53:50; Jackie Obara, 57:07; Zalck Peffer, 57:22; Barb Peffer, 57:22; Nate Manko, 57:34; Samantha Joyce, 57:35; Leslie Ann Joyce, 57:42; Marty Joyce, 57:43; Jack Harding, 1:03:33; Makenzi Moore, 1:04:21; Roseann Budday, 1:04:21

Pat Neubert is a running columnist for the Butler Eagle. Send comments and suggestions: Patricia Neubert, phone 724-352-4395, email lotzak@consolidated.net