Event Information & Rules

DAY OF EVENT SCHEDULE (RAIN OR SHINE): 

7:30 am -          Registration (located at Medlar Field)
10:15 am -        Registration closed
11:10 am -        2 Mile Fun Walk Start Time
11:00 am -        5K Start Time
12:15 pm -        Race Course Closed
12:15 pm -        Awards

WAYS TO PARTICIPATE:

1. Individual or Team:

  • Early Registration Fee - $25
  • Registration Fee after 2/14/2020 - $30
  • Registration Fee after 3/31/2020 - $35
  • Student Rate - $20 up until event day (must show I.D.)
  • Child Rate – Free for children ages 8 and under – select the “youth ages 8 and under” registration option.
  • Day of Registration Fees: $35

2. Virtual Runner/Walker (All Ages) – Click Here for more information

  • Early Registration thru March 31st - $35 (includes cost of shipping t-shirt)
      • Cutoff date for t-shirts to be mailed prior to event day is 3/31/20
      • T-shirts will be mailed 3 weeks after the event for registrations after 3/31/20.

CHILD REGISTRATION FEE:

Children ages 8 and under are FREE. If registering online, select the “youth ages 8 and under” registration option.

EARLY RACE CHECK-IN/ BAG PICK-UP:

Friday, April 17th                  2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, April 18th            11 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Location of tent for both days - Outside the main entrance of Medlar Field.

WALK/RUN ROUTE:

The 5K and 2 Mile Family Fun Walk will begin in the vicinity of the Bryce Jordan Center (BJC) on Curtin Road. The entire course is on the Penn State campus; finishing inside Beaver Stadium after running through the players’ tunnel. One hour has been allotted for the completion of the 3.1 Mile Course. For those who are not up to running or walking the 3.1 Mile Course, a 2 Mile Family Fun Walk is offered. The 2 Mile Family Fun Walk will not be timed; prizes will not be awarded.

Click Here to view the 5K Run and 2 Mile Walk Course

SPECTATORS:  

50 yard line seating will be available for all spectators. Spectators will enter the stadium through Gate B at 11:00 a.m. Access to the field will be for participants only.

STROLLERS:

Children's strollers must be parked in the identified area on Curtin Road directly across from the tunnel entrance. Participants running with jogging strollers must vacate their strollers on south side of Curtin Road prior to entering the tunnel. Volunteers will be there to assist you.

VOLUNTEERISM:

Are you interested in volunteering for the 2020 Beaver Stadium Run?  Please complete our Volunteer Form to sign up and spread the word to your friends.

PARKING:

Free Parking is available in the Bryce Jordan Center Parking lot, East Lot 44 on the corner of Porter and Curtin Roads.

RESTROOMS:

Restrooms will be available at Medlar Field prior to the race and at the Stadium B entrance.

ONLINE REGISTRATION TOOLS:

Please click on the links below to view online registration "How To" guides. 

"BE CLEAR" ON RACE DAY SAFETY:

VIEW OUR BAG POLICY

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FUNDRAISING INCENTIVES: 

Incentives are based on individual fundraising efforts and are not cumulative. Incentive flier COMING SOON!

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