Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
8am Registration / Check-in
590 Galiffa Drive, Donora, PA 15033
🎉 Celebrate Donora’s 125th Birthday with a Historic 5K Run/Walk!
Step into the story of Donora as we honor 125 years of community, resilience, and history with a special 5K Run/Walk on the legendary grounds of the former American Steel & Wire Company mill, once the beating heart of Donora’s industrial rise.
This unique course invites participants to embrace the past while moving forward, tracing the same paths where the roar of steel once echoed across the Monongahela Valley. From the founding of the Union Steel Company in 1901 to its evolution into the American Steel & Wire Works in 1908 and its lasting impact on the region, this site remains one of Donora’s most iconic landmarks.
🏃♂️ Why This 5K Is Truly One-of-a-Kind
- Run through history: Experience the storied mill grounds where locomotives chuffed, cranes rattled, and steelworkers shaped America’s industrial age.
- Celebrate a milestone: Join neighbors, families, and visitors in marking 125 years of the Borough of Donora, a community built on hard work, innovation, and pride.
- Honor the legacy: The mill’s history, from its booming early 20th-century operations to its role in shaping national environmental policy after the 1948 smog event, remains a powerful reminder of Donora’s place in American history.
🎈 Event Highlights
- Scenic 5K course
- Walkers and runners of all ages welcome
- Perfect for families, history lovers, and fitness enthusiasts
- A celebration of Donora’s past, present, and future
📅 Join Us and Be Part of Donora’s Story
Whether you’re a seasoned runner or simply looking to enjoy a meaningful walk through one of Pennsylvania’s most historic industrial landscapes, this event offers a rare chance to connect with the borough’s heritage in a fun, active, and memorable way.
Lace up, show up, and help us celebrate 125 years of Donora, where history runs deep.
