ST. BARNABAS CHARITIES FREE CARE 5K

August 2, 2025

GIBSONIA, PA (Richland Township) - St. Barnabas Charities hosted its 34th Annual Free Care 5K on Saturday, August 2 at its Meridian Road Campus.

Top honors go to first place finisher Mike Formica of Butler, crossing the finish line with a time of 15:27. Overall female winner was Claire Anderson, of Jamestown with a time of 17:32.

Followed by:

Male 2nd Place: Eli Anish, 15:44 

Female 2nd Place: Allie Plassio, 18:36 

Male 3rd Place: Quintin Weaver, 15:53 

Female 3rd Place: Rebecca Clark, 19:12

Wheelchair overall finisher: Andrew Grossman, 18:49

First place Team: Mars Cross Country

Competitive and amateur runners, joggers, walkers, teams, stroller pushers and wheelchair racers of all ages enjoyed a rolling 3.1 mile out and back course. Cash prizes and medals were awarded during a post-race party with food trucks that also featured raffle prizes. The 5K was emceed by Jay Kline of 97.7 FM “The Rock Station” in Butler.

About St. Barnabas

St. Barnabas Health System is one of Pennsylvania’s largest healthcare systems of its kind, offering comprehensive, compassionate care for people of all ages. We have one simple mission: to help retirees live comfortably at a price they can afford.

St. Barnabas’ spectrum of care includes retirement communities, living assistance, skilled nursing care, home care, hospice, and a community outpatient medical and dental center.

Our beautiful suburban campuses are located a short drive north of Pittsburgh in Allegheny and Butler Counties and west in Beaver County. St. Barnabas provides more than $6 million in free care annually, engaging in innovative methods to raise money for its Free Care Fund such as Rudolph Auto Repair and Furniture at the Firehouse thrift shop. For more information on St. Barnabas, visit stbarnabashealthsystem.com or call 724-443-0700.