Butler’s Ed Doyle has fond memories of family fishing trips and outings to Glade Run Lake in Middlesex Township. It’s these memories that inspired him to create WOW (Where’s Our Water) 10K, set for 9 a.m. July 6.

Glade Run Lake opened in 1955 as a fishing lake under the direction of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Because the Fish and Boat Commission relies almost exclusively on fishing license and boat registration fees for funding, it did not have the $4 million available to make needed repairs to Glade Run Lake’s failing dam.

Although the lake added $1.2 million to the local economy annually, supplied water for emergency responders and provided wildlife habitat, Glade Run Lake was closed and drained in 2011. Even though PFBC has expressed a desire to make necessary renovations, it lacks the funding to effect repairs.

Glade Run Lake Conservancy, a nonprofit organization, was formed in 2011 to help restore Glade Run Lake. With more than 1,000 members, donations and grants and pledges from local government, more than $100,000 has been raised so far toward their goal.

WOW 10K hopes to add to that total and already has accepted more than $4,000 from generous local business sponsors.

WOW 10K begins at Silver Crest Stables on Overbrook Road and ends with a downhill finish at the base of Glade Run Lake. Doyle, owner of Up-N-Running, has designed the measured but not USATF certified loop course, to offer an alternative to the multitude of 5K races on the calendar.

“The 10K is something different,” Doyle says, “and it shows off the beauty of Middlesex Township.”

Runners in the WOW race will appreciate not only the beauty, but the comfort of running on the rolling back roads. There will be three water stations along the course, two with cooling hoses, one with Gatorade in addition to water.

Gatorade and other refreshments will also be available at the finish line. Runners will also enjoy music by a DJ, learn more about Glade Run Lake Conservancy at their information booth, become a member of the GRLC or purchase one of the organization’s t-shirts. Participants will also receive a commemorative WOW t-shirt and are eligible for competitive awards for top three overall and age group finishers.

Doyle is expecting more than 150 participants for this inaugural event. Registrations will be accepted at Up-N-Running store until race day or online at www.racersignup.com/glade-run-lake/register. Day of event registrations will also be accepted beginning at 7:30 a.m. on July 6.

Runners should plan to park at the baseball field on Steiner Bridge Road, around the block from Silver Crest Stables. The baseball field is also a short distance from the finish area. Doyle hopes to offer shuttle service from the finish area.

Doyle expressed his gratitude for the many who have volunteered to help make WOW 10K a success, but he is also accepting additional volunteers for race day.

To volunteer or for more information about WOW 10k, call 724-898-2525 or email shoes@runpa.com. T download a printable application or for more information about GRLC and its work, visit more www.gladerunlakeconservancy.org.

Upcoming events

Saturday, 9 a.m.: 7th Annual Parkinson Awareness 5K in Memory of Jerry Maher, Sr., Uniontown. Proceeds benefit Parkinson Foundation of Western PA. 412-629-9292 or www.jerrymahermemorial5k.com.

Saturday, 9 a.m.: Chardonnay 5K, Mercer. 724-662-1910 or dennis@coolspringsfitness.com

Saturday, 10 a.m.: Salute the Sacrifice 5K/10K, Butler. Run on Butler Freeport Trail starts at Father Marinaro Park. www.butlerfreeporttrail.org

Saturday, 10 a.m.: Van UMC 5K and Walk, Franklin. Run on Samuel Justice Rail Trail. 814-657-5776 or monica.hepler@yahoo.com

July 4, 9 a.m.: Brentwood Firecracker 5K, Brentwood. 412-254-3230 or foleyk79@gmail.com

July 4, 9 a.m.: Hampton Rotary 5K, Allison Park. Run through Hampton Community Park. 724-443-7585

July 6, 9 a.m.: WOW (Where’s Our Water?)10K Run/ Walk, Middlesex Township. Benefits restoration of Glade Run Lake. 724-898-2525 or register online at www.racersignup.com/glade-run-lake/register

July 6, 9 a.m.: Heritage Day 5K, Greenville. jchristiansen@thiel.edu or register online at http://bluesombrero.com/heritageday5k

July 7, 8:30 a.m.: Corry 5K Run/ Walk, Corry. 814-664-7757 or clintaltman@yahoo.com

July 9, 6:15 p.m.: Miles of Smile Fun Run Picnic, Moraine State Park. Meets at McDaniel’s Boat Launch; fun run, then picnic at 7 p.m. Bring a dish to share; silverware, plates and drinks provided. bonnherb@yahoo.com

July 10, 7 p.m.: Fredonia Fireman’s 5K, Fredonia. Second in Mercer County Twilight QUAD. 724-866-1374 or Register.runhigh.com

July 12: Passavant Hospital Foundation Scrub Run 8K, Allison Park. Starts at North Park Pool area. 412-367-6640 or taylorps@ph.upmc.edu

July 13, 7:30 a.m.: Butler YMCA Adult Triathlon, Moraine State Park. Swim .25 miles, bike 7 miles, run 5k. 724-287-4733 or jknauff@bcfymca.org

Footprints for Hope 5K, Punxsutawney. 814-938-6362

July 13, 8 a.m.: Cross Country Crusade 5K Run/ Walk, Saxonburg. Run on Knoch Cross Country course. 724-360-3324 or tip2013@yahoo.com

July 13, 9 a.m.: Elk County Classic 5K, Johnsonburg. Flat and fast, out and back. 814-776-2413 or users.penn.com/~bczappa

July 13, 9 a.m.: Wooley Mammoth Extreme 5K, Conneaut Lake. 814-382-2534

July 13, 8 p.m.: Race to the Moon 5K and 5 Miler, Apollo. Run after dark on Roaring Run Trail. Bring flashlight or headlamp. Swamper11@verizon.net

July 14, 6 p.m.: Hoodlebug 5K Run and Fun Walk, Indiana. Part of Indiana County Triple Crown. 724-465-8262 or jswauger@comcast.net

July 19, 7 p.m.: Jaime Rosellini Memorial 5K Race/ Walk, Butler. Run on Butler County Community College campus. 724-431-6421

July 20, 8:30 a.m.: Stampede in the Park 5K/ 1 Mile Run & Walk, Plum Borough. Run through Boyce Park with downhill finish. 412-795-6902 or Kevin.dowdell@us.abb.com Online registration at www.active.com

Citizens Halping Citizens’ 5K Run/ Walk, Indiana. 724-349-5511, ext. 205 or dshaffer@asmgt.com

July 27, 9 a.m.: Rose E. Schneider Family YMCA Youth Triathlon, Zelienople. Triathlon for ages 6-12, awards to all finishers. 724-452-9122 or www.bcfymca.org

July 27, 9 a.m.: Freeport International Baseball 5K, Freeport. 724-295-5511 or marathonmetals@comcast.net

July 28, 8 a.m.: Run with the Deer Flies 25K and 15K Trail Run, Penn Run. Run through Yellow Creek State Park. Awards to all finishers. 724-349-8797 or wentom87@verizon.net

August 3: St. Barnabas Medical Center 5K Run/ Walk, Gibsonia. 724-443-0700 or www.stbarnabas5k.com

August 4, 9 a.m.: Runnin’ Outta Our Mine 5K, Wampum. Run through underground storage facility. 724-456-2373 or online registration at http://runsignup.com/Race/PA/WAMPUM/RUNNINOUTOFOURMINE5K.

Race results

Father’s Day 5K, June 15: Evan Gomez, 1st Overall M, 16:00; Laura Harnish, 1st Overall W, 18:13; Stephen Abate, 1st 20-24 M, 16:13; Brandon Honsaker, 3rd 30-34 M, 18:37; Jon McCune, 3rd 35-39 M, 24:08; Cambell France, 3rd 12 & Under W, 24:40; Madison Murchak, 24:33; Molly Brinser, 24:44; Bob Matchett, 24:58; Elizabeth Buechele, 24:59; Ken McFarland, 25:33; Floyd Kish, 25:44; Owen Schessler, 26:16; Carl Monsour, 28:04; Lisa Wood, 29:05; Kelsey Monteleone, 29:19; Elana Kriess, 29:52; Linda Dunbar, 30:04; Thomas Hadden, 30:08; Richard Honsaker, 31:20; Emily Griffin, 31:41; Brittany Keppler, 31:48; Richard Spencer, 31:48; Kelsey Kobil, 32:14; Karl Kobil, 32:15; Brian Sedlak, 32:16; Thomas Wieckowski, 33:30; Ellen Wieckowski, 33:32; Janene Dunbar, 34:18; Madison Kish, 34:44; David Schorr, 34:51; Ava France, 34:56; Kristen France, 35:14; David Johnson, 36:01; Andrew Johnson, 36:03; Dave France, 38:17; Cadee France, 38:17; Mark Betzler, 39:41; Alyssa Betzler, 39:41

Father’s Day 10K, June 15: Daniel Lipus, 1st Overall M, 33:11; Peyton Sawyer, 1st Overall W, 39:42; Tom Stuart, 2nd 30-34 M, 37:25; William Osche, 2nd 55-59 M, 45:40; Luke Barbour, 3rd 16-19 M, 52:07; Erin Rosenfelder, 2nd 35-39 W, 52:34; Brian Fogle, 45:08; Bill Schessler, 45:09; Corey Gens, 47:21; Scott Wood, 47:38; Daniel Pollock, 48:48; Thomas Lynch, 49:18; G. Ronald Ripper, 50:02; Lindsay Barbour, 52:23; Jim Burns, 53:56; Heather Pollock, 54:07; Jennifer Gottron, 54:54; Charles Morse, 56:55; Louis Keppler, 1:06:18; Sandra Barto, 1:12:11; Brian Marks, 1:12:51

Strawberry Days 5K, June 19: Jed Christiansen, 1st Overall M, 16:04; Jacy Christiansen, 1st Overall W, 18:53; Robin Springirth, 4th Overall W, 20:01; Leslie Kramer, 5th Overall W, 20:16; Alex Koksal, 2nd Overall M, 16:21; Ryan Budnik, 1st 16-19 M, 17:08; Josh Jones, 2nd 16-19 M, 17:11; Aaron Benka, 3rd 16-19 M, 17:18; Anthony Miller, 1st 20-24 M, 18:32; Joe Hickey, 2nd 20-24 M, 18:37; Philip Springirth, 2nd 30-34 M, 19:20; Mark Courtney, 3rd 55-59 M, 19:38; Jeff Lynn, 2nd 45-49 M, 19:45; Beth Sciullo, 1st 35-39 W, 20:48; John Ciafre, 1st 60-64 M, 21:45; Cael McEwen, 1st 10-11 M, 23:01; Kristen Kelosky, 2nd 45-49 W, 23:32; A.J. McElravy, 3rd 10-11 M, 25:09; Holly Depew, 3rd 40-44 W, 25:20; Debbie Courtney, 1st 50-54 W, 25:31; Joshua Banka, 1st 8-9 M, 30:28; Terry Reeher, 1st 70+ M, 33:24; Lucy Hartle, 1st 6-7 W, 39:14; Ada Rumburg, 2nd 60-64 W, 41:02; Donald Cescon, 3rd 70+ M, 43:31; Evan Miller, 18:53; Brady Beech, 19:44; Brent Collins, 20:11; Dean Rippee, 20:15; Brian Buchan, 20:19; David White, 20:32; Scott Magarger, 21:04; Sebastian Anastasi, 21:49; Jacob Hughes, 22:00; Brandon Fratto, 22:02; Aaron Depew, 22:09; Brandon Yobst, 22:14; Hannah Sanford, 22:44; Elijah Depew, 22:51; Nathan Depew, 22:55; Kacee Caughey, 23:19; Abigail Casalnova, 23:26; Charles Casalnova, 23:27; Debbie Burry, 23:28; Heather Porter, 23:52; Ethan Depew, 24:04; Bill Swanik, 24:33; Charlie Nesbit, 24:45; Marty Doyle, 24:49; Leigh Ann Goughler, 24:54; Tedd Nesbit, 24:57; Donald Wallace, 25:08; Jen Beachem, 25:21; Jessica Kelosky, 25:28; Krista Snyder, 25:31; Eric Bishop, 25:37; Rebecca Woods, 25:41; Jackie Shakley, 25:55; Matthew Beilstein, 26:00; Tracy Hartle, 26:12; Rachel Richter, 26:14; Mike Bruno, 26:14; Mercedes Wallace, 26:16; Dirk Shakley, 26:25; Benjamin Anastasi, 26:50; Mark Perrine, 26:57; Connor Casteel, 27:06; Kyle Bell, 27:10; Erin Hartle, 27:20; Erin Vrankovich, 27:23; Ann Himes, 27:28; Patti Doyle, 27:32; Melissa Krenzer, 27:34; Melissa Dean, 27:34; Amy Hoffman, 27:51; Jacob Hilliard, 27:55; Erica Lynn, 27:56; Cloey Wallace, 28:17; Andrew Fabry, 28:24; David Acker, 28:29; Robbin Rihel, 28:29; Flora Commisso, 28:34; Laurie Jack, 28:46; Marie Depew, 28:54; Elizabeth Depew, 28:54; Peter Taube, 29:01; Beth Mohr, 29:07; Elizabeth Donaldson, 29:26; Kari Barber, 29:35; Tamra Schiappa, 29:40; Stephanie McCreary, 29:56; Alexis Reeher, 29:57; Amanda Desko, 29:57; Lindsay McKissick, 30:20; Kelley Kuhn, 30:27; Scott Benka, 30:29; Nicole Godfrey, 30:34; Jaime Armstrong, 30:36; John Casteel, 30:39; Michelle Brochetti, 30:42; Bree Geibel, 30:43; Matt Lynn, 31:16; Ann Boland, 31:17; Don Bordick, 32:18; Tony Sunseri, 32:20; Kimberly Bassani, 32:33; Julia Parenti, 32:41; Connie Laughner, 32:42; Lynsi Tarr, 32:57; Courtney Bassani, 33:01; Sarah Bordick, 33:04; Amy Hoffman, 33:05; Chelsea Harrison, 33:08; Jeff Shuty, 33:11; Laurie Beech, 33:15; Erin Fabry, 33:29; Becky Farren, 33:37; Jennifer Vogt, 33:44; A.J. Terwilliger, 34:09; Rachelle Bouchat, 34:41; Kara Shuty, 34:51; Heidi Wolanin, 34:58; James Pittock, 35:16; Grace Macrae, 35:18; Rachel Beech, 35:44; Dick Beech, 35:53; Bridget Casteel, 36:49; Shelly Bell, 36:57; Hayden Pittock, 37:45; Steven Hykes, 37:49; Dylan Freeman, 38:05; Dawn Stein, 38:55; Laurie Hawkins, 39:03; L. Degraaf, 39:11; Jen Bulfone, 39:12; Janet Tarr, 39:24; Jamie Beilstein, 39:37; Carey Wallace, 40:44; Nancy Ejzak, 41:25; Lori Wise, 42:47; Bremnan Pittock, 47:36; Grayson Pittock, 47:51; Shayla Hites, 48:02; Diane Fajohn, 48:03; Sharon Hock, 48:36; David Hock, 48:37; Krista Creekpaum, 49:27; Noreen Fischer, 53:08; Michelle Moyer, 54:38; Justin Beilstein, 54:39; Jane Phipps, 54:39

Send comments and suggestions: Patricia Neubert, 435 Cherry Valley Rd., Saxonburg, PA. 16056. Phone or fax 724-352-4395. Email bigp16@connecttime.net.

Pat Neubert is a running columnist for the Butler Eagle.