5k Details

JOIN US! SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26

  • Registration is $5 per individual participant. Teams can register for $50.
  • We ask individuals and teams to bring a canned or dry food product for the hungry in our community. These will be donated to Schenectady City Mission.
  • Day-of registration will be accepted at the Registration Desk in the Thomas E. Isabella Pavilion from 11-11:30am. The day-of entry fee is payable in cash only.
  • Individuals must be registered to participate.
  • The Pierogi 5k covers a 5 kilometer or 3.1 miles distance, and is a timed event. Participants of all abilities are encouraged to participate.
  • The start and end point is the Central Park Schenectady Thomas E. Isabella Pavilion, 500 Iroquois Path, Schenectady, NY.

SCHEDULE

  • Check-in opens at 11am.
  • The 5k Race Starts at 12pm.
  • Youth events begin at 1pm.
  • Awards immediately following the race

AMENITIES

  • Trophies AND free pierogi to the top male and female finishers in each age category.
  • Food will be served during and after the race. Get those pierogi and other wonderful foods.
  • Central Park has convenient parking and restroom facilities.

RACE OR FUN RUN?

  • The Pierogi 5k covers a 5 kilometer or 3.1 miles distance, and is a professionally timed event.
  • We welcome athletes of all abilities – walkers, casual joggers, avid runners, strollers and wheelchairs.
  • No bikes, skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, etc.

RAIN OR SHINE OR SNOW?

  • YES! the Pierogi 5k will take place rain or shine or snow.

ARE DOGS PERMITTED?

  • YES! Well behaved & leashed dogs, who enjoy crowds, are welcome to participate. We ask those with dogs to queue towards the back of the pack and stay to the side while running to avoid leash hang-ups.

ARE STROLLERS PERMITTED?

  • YES! We ask that those pushing strollers to queue towards the back of the pack and stay to the side while running to avoid trip-ups.
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