Barnesville Rails to Trails 5K

Barnesville Rails to Trails 5K Voted “ #2 Favorite Race in the Ohio Valley.” 100 Door Prizes. 125+ Trophies! HUGE smorgasbord of food

Rails-to-Trails 5k T-shirt deadline! Course and Parking info:I will be placing the T-shirt order on Sunday night! To gua...
05/10/2026

Rails-to-Trails 5k T-shirt deadline! Course and Parking info:

I will be placing the T-shirt order on Sunday night! To guarantee a shirt in your size, make sure you register by then! There will be a very limited number of extra shirts available and will be on a 1st-come, 1st-serve basis.

The final race course is being finalized. However we are returning to much of the original course at the Train Depot, where Registration and the Awards Ceremony will take place. The Starting Line will be back at the top of the hill by Dairy Queen. Participants will make a quick loop through town, head down towards, then around, The Depot Area and then proceed onto Railroad Street as usual.

We have over 110 of the railroad spike trophies in various divisions/categories including a Weight Division for the Run and Dog-Walking Division for the Walk!

Post race pizzas and Sarah’s homemade cookies!

Race Day registration is available but you may not get a shirt, so don’t wait! Register NOW!!

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Barnesville/BarnesvilleRailsToTrails5k?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral

Santa Sprint trophy reveal!Any race director can tell you that one of the hardest parts of directing these events is col...
12/05/2025

Santa Sprint trophy reveal!

Any race director can tell you that one of the hardest parts of directing these events is collecting enough sponsorship money to make the event feasible. In a small town like Barnesville, everyone is super generous and giving. Barnesville businesses give to so many causes, charities, functions, that they can’t actually give to EVERYONE; otherwise, they wouldn’t be in business. Completely understandable. Unfortunately, it makes it harder & harder for some events, particularly at the end of the year, to consistently get the working capital it needs to complete it’s mission. In our case, it’s to help needy children at Christmas all the while not sacrificing the quality of our event. Obviously we want to thank our Title Sponsor, Lorri Grisell at Allstate Insurance in Bethlehem, a returning Sponsor, Ferrum Fitness of Barnesville, a new Sponsor, WVU Medicine Barnesville Hospital. In return to these and other donors/sponsors, we try to promote them in as many ways as their sponsorship level dictates: logos on prime spots on hundreds of shirts, thousands of applications, banners, mentions in radio interviews, etc. in addition to the Sponsors listed above, we wanted to take the time to mention another brand new Major Sponsor. Through a mutual friend, they heard we were an event in need, that donations were down, the number of children we are buying for are up and they offered to help. Shirts had already been printed, applications long ago sent out, radio ads already playing, too late to make them up a banner. So there really was no business advertising “deal” to be made. But they donated just the same. So a big Thank You going out to Panhandle Cleaning & Restoration for becoming a part of our event!

Other info:
—Online registration is open until Friday at 11:59pm. Race day registration begins at 12:30pm at The Rock Gym on Watt Avenue.
—We are stuffing bags and setting up the gym beginning roughly at 6:00pm. Volunteers welcome! Early packet pickup will be from 7:30-ish until midnight-ish.
—The 1M begins at 2:00pm. The 5k begins at 2:30pm. Both races Start in front of the gym and end off to the right of the gym towards the Watt Center. Register for both races to save and earn a Challenge Medal!
—As usual, there will be a collection box for any toys, games, art sets, crafts, hygiene items, gift cards, etc. You may contact us directly for a complete list of still-needed items:
740-238-1833
—For other race questions: 740-310-2117

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Barnesville/8thAnnualSantasSpiritSprint?utm_source=platform_find_a_race&utm_medium=referral

09/28/2025

Barnesville GrandPrix Racing Series

Pumpkin Festival 5K Run & Walk Info:1. As of now, we have 5 shirts left! We have 510 registered for the 5k and another 6...
09/25/2025

Pumpkin Festival 5K Run & Walk Info:
1. As of now, we have 5 shirts left! We have 510 registered for the 5k and another 60 for the Fun Run!
2. Volunteer opportunities:
A. Packet Stuffing at The Youth Center at Barnesville Park, Thursday, 6:00pm
B. Race location set up, today, 12-6 and all day Friday, The Watt Center
C. Race location tear-down, Saturday after the race
3. Packet Pick-up, Friday, Noon-Midnight, The Watt Center.
4. Online registration remains open until noon tomorrow. In-person registration will be open at the Watt Center all day tomorrow.
5. Race-Day registration and packet pickup begins at 6:45am until 8:15.

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Barnesville/PumpkinFestival5kRunWalkandKidsRun

Pumpkin Festival 5k Shirts have been ordered! We have ordered an extra 75 shirts of various sizes which will go fast in ...
09/19/2025

Pumpkin Festival 5k
Shirts have been ordered! We have ordered an extra 75 shirts of various sizes which will go fast in the next few days! Sizes are no longer guaranteed to register NOW! You can choose the No Shirt Option to save $5.
Your registration gets you a chance to earn any of the following:
—185+ ceramic-fired pottery pumpkin trophies!
—All award winners win a real pumpkin! Extra pumpkins on hand to be given out
—100+ Door Prizes, valued over $2,000! No tickets necessary, must be present to win
—Huge smorgasbord of delicious food including pizzas, pepperoni rolls, deli-fresh Carlito subs, Jessica’s pasta salad, Donley’s Delicious Delights cookies, fresh fruit, and more!
—FREE Kids Fun Run. All runners earn a pumpkin medallion & mini-pumpkin!

Race Day Registration begins at 6:45 on Saturday, September 27 at The Watt Center. Early packet pickup will be all day Friday.

Online registration available at:

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Barnesville/PumpkinFestival5kRunWalkandKidsRun

Pumpkin Festival 5k Shirt Deadline this Friday! Shirts will be ordered at noon. A limited # of extra shirts will be ava...
09/15/2025

Pumpkin Festival 5k Shirt Deadline this Friday! Shirts will be ordered at noon. A limited # of extra shirts will be available on a 1st-come, 1st-serve basis. A $5 discount will be applied to those who don’t get one. Register NOW to get yours and all of this:
—185 ceramic pumpkin trophies combined for the Run and Walk including Overalls, Masters, Heavyweight and Age Group Divisions.
—All award winners earn a real pumpkin! Leftover pumpkins given out until gone
—100+ Door Prizes, Valued at over $2,000!
—Huge smorgasbord of food including 2 different pizzas, pepperoni rolls, Carlito subs, Jessica’s pasta salad, hot dogs, fresh fruit, and Donley’s Delicious Delights homemade cookies!
—FREE Kids Run, approx 9:45am. All kids earn a ceramic pumpkin medallion and mini-pumpkin from Spike!
—After the 5k, head over to the Festival and enjoy the parade (12:45), live music, rides, vendors, crafts, food, and SO MUCH MORE!

Race start, 8:30am, Saturday, September 27 @ The Watt Center

Any questions, check out our Barnesville Grand Prix page or contact me at: 740-310-2117.
Register here:

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Barnesville/PumpkinFestival5kRunWalkandKidsRun

Rails-to-Trails 5k, Saturday, May 17, Barnesville High School8:30amSHIRT DEADLINE this Saturday at 11:59pm. After that s...
05/08/2025

Rails-to-Trails 5k, Saturday, May 17, Barnesville High School
8:30am

SHIRT DEADLINE this Saturday at 11:59pm. After that shirt sizes not guaranteed and will be 1st come, 1st serve on a limited basis.

The course may be a little more challenging this year but you still get the following benefits rarely found at a race this size ANYWHERE:

--Over 130 unique, beautifully hand-crafted, railroad spike TROPHIES in numerous Divisions for the Run, the Walk, Masters' , Hand-cyclist, Heavyweights, Age Groups, and the regions ONLY Dog-Walking Division!

--Lots of post-race food including pizza, Jessica's pasta salad, and Donley's Delicious Delights homemade COOKIES!

--Over 75 Door Prizes, valued over $1500

--FREE Kid's Race!

--After the race, head to Barnesville Memorial Park (where the Rotary 5k is held) for the annual Hoot N Holler, a family-oriented event with games, petting zoo, food vendors, sheep sheering, and more!

Race Day registration starts at 6:45am INSIDE Barnesville High School Cafeteria. The Start/Finish Line is just a short walk down the hill at the Middle School. Parking as available on both campuses. Please avoid the school bus parking area where the tractors will be lining up for the Hoot N Holler tractors.

Race day registration is available. For questions, please call: 740-310-2117 or email: [email protected]

Online registration:

https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Barnesville/BarnesvilleRailsToTrails5k

04/11/2025

I am terribly saddened to announce the passing of Don Slusser. Don is an absolute legend all over the Ohio Valley, western Pennsylvania, the tri-state area, and beyond. Don completed hundreds of marathons, literally. He was heavily involved in the Running, Walking, and Racing Community. He was a significant part of the Pittsburgh Marathon, particularly in its early days. He ran The Great Race as a seeded Runner every single year they had it. He logged over 300,000 lifetime running miles and was approaching 100,000 racewalk miles. He was one of the region's most elite runners in his early days and as a Master's runner. He was also one of the most premier Racewalkers around. He has participated in thousands of road races. He was a longtime Race Director, most recently of the free premier Gateway Mile in Monroeville. Don had multiple knee surgeries and replacements over the years but never ever let it slow him down. Don and his wife Tammy were avid outdoorsmen who loved to camp, kayaking, bicycle, and hit every natural trail they could find all over the United States, often planning their adventures around destination races. Don was an inspiration and a mentor to countless numbers of Runners and Walkers of all abilities. He was a laid back, outgoing, friendly man who never had a bad word to say about anyone.
Don was a great supporter of my events and always had time for words of wisdom, encouragement, and advice. His passing creates a huge void that simply cannot be filled. Thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, family, and friends. His loss will be deeply felt by all who knew him.

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Barnesville, OH
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