ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K
- Date Thu 1st January 2026
- Time 10:00AM EST
- Location Erie, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.98
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Kick off the New Year with a burst of energy at the ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K on Thursday, January 1, 2026, in beautiful Erie, Pennsylvania! This exciting event is the second race in the ERC Winter Series, featuring a challenging 5-mile run and a fun 5K walk/run that caters to all fitness levels. Both races start and finish at the Rotary Pavilion in Presque Isle, winding through the scenic roadways of the park.
Don't miss your chance to earn a coveted winter series premium, including a stylish long sleeve tri-blend shirt, by registering before December 9, 2025. With overall awards for top male and female finishers, as well as age group accolades, this event promises a festive atmosphere for runners and walkers alike. Be sure to register online before the race to ensure you have all the refreshments you need on race day! Join the community for a refreshing start to the New Year and a memorable day filled with camaraderie and fun!
Don't miss your chance to earn a coveted winter series premium, including a stylish long sleeve tri-blend shirt, by registering before December 9, 2025. With overall awards for top male and female finishers, as well as age group accolades, this event promises a festive atmosphere for runners and walkers alike. Be sure to register online before the race to ensure you have all the refreshments you need on race day! Join the community for a refreshing start to the New Year and a memorable day filled with camaraderie and fun!
Organiser's Description
THIS IS THE SECOND (2ND) RACE IN OUR ERC WINTER SERIES. REMINDER: YOU MUST VOLUNTEER FOR OR FINISH ALL 3 RACES IN THE SERIES TO QUALIFY FOR THE WINTER SERIES PREMIUM.
The Winter Series consists of:
ERC Turkey Trot - Thursday November 27, 2025
ERC New Years Day - Thursday January 1, 2026
ERC St Patrick's Day Distance Festival - Saturday March 14, 2026
REGISTRATION: Online registration at run sign up will be open until the start of the race. Please sign up before you leave home since internet service can be spotty at the park. The packet pickup for pre-registered runners will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area (Beach #7) at Presque Isle. The course starts and ends in front of the Rotary Pavilion. The race will be run entirely on the roadways of the park.
In addition to our normal New Year's Day 5 miler, we have a 5K fun walk/run. The 5K fun walk/run will be timed, but there will be no awards.
Please make sure to register by December 26, 2025, to assist us in having sufficient refreshments for all participants on race day.
_**_* Race premium is a long sleeve tri-blend shirt. You must order by December 9, 2025, to guarantee your size. ***
AWARDS: Overall awards in the 5-mile run to the top male and female, the first masters (age 40 & over) male and female, and to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, then in ten-year increments, (example 20-29, etc.) also 80 & over. Walkers are welcome.
NOTE: The race will take place as scheduled regardless of the weather, with one exception: the race may be postponed or cancelled altogether if Presque Isle State Park is closed by park authorities for any reason. Since this is always a possibility, please follow us on Facebook for any updates.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: in the Rotary Pavilion following the race.
The Winter Series consists of:
ERC Turkey Trot - Thursday November 27, 2025
ERC New Years Day - Thursday January 1, 2026
ERC St Patrick's Day Distance Festival - Saturday March 14, 2026
REGISTRATION: Online registration at run sign up will be open until the start of the race. Please sign up before you leave home since internet service can be spotty at the park. The packet pickup for pre-registered runners will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area (Beach #7) at Presque Isle. The course starts and ends in front of the Rotary Pavilion. The race will be run entirely on the roadways of the park.
In addition to our normal New Year's Day 5 miler, we have a 5K fun walk/run. The 5K fun walk/run will be timed, but there will be no awards.
Please make sure to register by December 26, 2025, to assist us in having sufficient refreshments for all participants on race day.
_**_* Race premium is a long sleeve tri-blend shirt. You must order by December 9, 2025, to guarantee your size. ***
AWARDS: Overall awards in the 5-mile run to the top male and female, the first masters (age 40 & over) male and female, and to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, then in ten-year increments, (example 20-29, etc.) also 80 & over. Walkers are welcome.
NOTE: The race will take place as scheduled regardless of the weather, with one exception: the race may be postponed or cancelled altogether if Presque Isle State Park is closed by park authorities for any reason. Since this is always a possibility, please follow us on Facebook for any updates.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: in the Rotary Pavilion following the race.
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