New for 2025 and Going Forward
Say goodbye to long registration check in times and paper registration forms, for 2025 we're going digital. You will be able to register from your phone or desktop up until 10 minutes before the start of the race!
Saturday March 21, 2026
5K Race: 9:00 AM
Fun Run: 8:30 AM
For the 18th year running, The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company is proud to host a community 5K road race and which is known as one of the biggest community events in the area. The Blaze of Glory 5K race is our largest fundraiser each year. Fire Tax funds only cover 48% of our income, so we use fundraisers to bring in the other 52%. Donations through our fund drive letter or just donations from the community's kindness provide the balance. We also perform fire prevention demonstrations at two elementary schools, one middle school, one private school, and many childcare facilities during the year. We are present at business openings and township events as well.
Say goodbye to long registration check in times and paper registration forms, for 2025 we're going digital. You will be able to register from your phone or desktop up until 10 minutes before the start of the race!
New this year is a 1.7 mile fun run utilizing the newest walking paths in Plumstead township!
Parking is available at the Fire House but is limited. In addition, you can park at the Giant Parking Lot at Stump Road and 611 and walk to the Firehouse (if you park close to Capri Pizza, then you can go straight back behind Capri, and the Fire House is just down Stump). For those who wish to participate and then leave right away, this is your best bet since Stump and Meetinghouse will be closed until they can be safely re-opened.
Friday, March 20, 2026 | 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company
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Saturday, March 21, 2026 | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company
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The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company is an entirely volunteer fire department providing professional services to portions of Plumstead and Bedminster Townships as well as supporting all surrounding fire departments as mutual aid. The volunteer members run on average 325 emergency calls per year that range from house fires, auto accidents/extractions, domestic rescues, brush fires, carbon monoxide and fire alarms, and much more.
All proceeds from the Blaze of Glory 5K go directly to the fire company. The budget of the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company is 52% funded by Plumstead and Bedminster Townships. The remaining 48% is raised by our members through fundraising events and donations. Money raised goes towards much-needed safety equipment. For example, outfitting a single firefighter with basic safety gear will cost over $3,500.00. This cost does not include the cost of an air pack which is an additional expense of $6,500.00. Replacing a fire truck can cost between $350,000 and $500,000.
The official course records are for USATF certification #PA14001LMB most recently certified in 2025, and do not apply to any previous course variations prior to this certification.
| Age Group | Name | Time | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Tracey Sawyer | 18:58 | 2015 |
| Masters | Gert Freas | 2025 | |
| Under 9 | Ava Tweedale | 27:12 | 2017 |
| 9-11 | Isha Awasthi | 21:36 | 2023 |
| 12-14 | Isha Awasthi | 21:05 | 2024 |
| 15-19 | Marisa Hawley | 19:16 | 2014 |
| 20-24 | Marisa Hawley | 19:59 | 2015 |
| 25-29 | Laura Onderko | 20:39 | 2014 |
| 30-34 | Tracey Sawyer | 19:11 | 2014 |
| 35-39 | Tracey Sawyer | 18:58 | 2015 |
| 40-44 | Kellie Shimer | 20:12 | 2025 |
| 45-49 | Amy Bignault | 21:10 | 2021 |
| 50-54 | Natacha Smith | 21:29 | 2025 |
| 55-59 | Gert Freas | 22:07 | 2019 |
| 60-64 | Nancy Smith | 22:03 | 2018 |
| 65-69 | Gert Freas | 22:15 | 2025 |
| 70-74 | Ruth King | 30:54 | 2024 |
| 75-79 | Danielle Millet | 32:05 | 2025 |
| 80+ | No record |
| Age Group | Name | Time | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | Steve Gourley | 16:29 | 2015 |
| Masters | Todd Wiley | 2025 | |
| Under 9 | Marco Pocai | 23:20 | 2019 |
| 9-11 | Alric Brownell | 19:25 | 2025 |
| 12-14 | Jack McManus | 17:31 | 2017 |
| 15-19 | Dylan McKeever | 16:59 | 2019 |
| 20-24 | Alex Kane | 16:31 | 2015 |
| 25-29 | Steven Waites | 17:12 | 2014 |
| 30-34 | Garrett Hyson | 17:30 | 2024 |
| 35-39 | Steve Gourley | 16:29 | 2015 |
| 40-44 | Bob Pultorak | 16:50 | 2019 |
| 45-49 | Todd Wiley | 16:58 | 2016 |
| 50-54 | Tom Drummond | 18:48 | 2017 |
| Matthew Costello | 18:48 | 2018 | |
| 55-59 | Keith Moulton | 19:56 | 2023 |
| 60-64 | John Hibbs | 20:43 | 2015 |
| 65-69 | Bob Boland | 20:21 | 2021 |
| 70-74 | Dave Broadbent | 22:49 | 2021 |
| 75-79 | Dave Broadbent | 25:38 | 2025 |
| 80+ | Merwin Bickford | 36:05 | 2025 |
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