Summer Send-Off 8k
- Date Thu 20th August 2026
- Time 6:00PM EDT
- Location Orchard Park, New York
- Price $49.29
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the end of summer with the Summer Send-Off 8K, happening on Thursday, August 20th, 2026, in Orchard Park, Erie! This exciting event invites runners of all levels to challenge themselves, whether you're aiming for a personal record or simply looking to enjoy a scenic evening run with friends. Starting at 6:00 P.M. from the Wings Meeting Place, participants can soak in the beautiful summer evening while supporting a great cause— a portion of the race proceeds will benefit Wings Flight of Hope, enhancing our community's well-being.
Join fellow enthusiasts for a fun and welcoming atmosphere as you take on the 8K distance. The first 250 sign-ups will receive a themed T-shirt, and there will be awards for top finishers across various categories, including overall male and female winners as well as age group champions. With packet pickup available on race day from 12:00 P.M. to 5:45 P.M., there’s no reason to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off the fall racing season in style. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable evening at the Summer Send-Off 8K!
Join fellow enthusiasts for a fun and welcoming atmosphere as you take on the 8K distance. The first 250 sign-ups will receive a themed T-shirt, and there will be awards for top finishers across various categories, including overall male and female winners as well as age group champions. With packet pickup available on race day from 12:00 P.M. to 5:45 P.M., there’s no reason to miss out on this fantastic opportunity to kick off the fall racing season in style. Mark your calendar and prepare for an unforgettable evening at the Summer Send-Off 8K!
Organiser's Description
SUMMER SEND-OFF 8K
CLOSE OUT SUMMER WITH ONE LAST GREAT RACE BEFORE THE FALL RACING SEASON BEGINS! THE SUMMER SEND-OFF 8K IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF, SET A LATE-SUMMER PR, OR SIMPLY ENJOY AN EVENING RUN WITH FRIENDS BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS INTO AUTUMN TRAINING.
JOIN US ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH AT 6:00 P.M. AS WE START AND FINISH AT THE WINGS MEETING PLACE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER, A CASUAL JOGGER, OR A FIRST-TIME 8K PARTICIPANT, YOU'LL ENJOY A FUN, WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE AND A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER EVENING ON THE COURSE.
BEST OF ALL, YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE. A PORTION OF THE RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT WINGS FLIGHT OF HOPE, SUPPORTING ITS MISSION AND THE IMPORTANT WORK IT DOES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER, SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE, AND KICK OFF THE NEXT RACING SEASON IN STYLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE?
Themed T-Shirt to the first 250 signups or by August 10th.
Which-ever comes first.
Sizes available are Adult XS-2XL.
AWARDS
Top Male / Female
Top Male / Female Masters
Top 3 Male / Female in age-groups 10 and under, 11-14, then 5 year groups starting at 15 through 80+.
Post Race Awards will be at the Wings Meeting Place.
PACKET PICKUP
_Thursday, August 20th from 12:00 P.M.- 5:45 P.M._
Wings Meeting Place
3964 California Road. Orchard Park, NY 14127
CLOSE OUT SUMMER WITH ONE LAST GREAT RACE BEFORE THE FALL RACING SEASON BEGINS! THE SUMMER SEND-OFF 8K IS THE PERFECT OPPORTUNITY TO CHALLENGE YOURSELF, SET A LATE-SUMMER PR, OR SIMPLY ENJOY AN EVENING RUN WITH FRIENDS BEFORE SHIFTING GEARS INTO AUTUMN TRAINING.
JOIN US ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 20TH AT 6:00 P.M. AS WE START AND FINISH AT THE WINGS MEETING PLACE. WHETHER YOU'RE A SEASONED RUNNER, A CASUAL JOGGER, OR A FIRST-TIME 8K PARTICIPANT, YOU'LL ENJOY A FUN, WELCOMING ATMOSPHERE AND A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER EVENING ON THE COURSE.
BEST OF ALL, YOUR PARTICIPATION HELPS MAKE A DIFFERENCE. A PORTION OF THE RACE PROCEEDS WILL BENEFIT WINGS FLIGHT OF HOPE, SUPPORTING ITS MISSION AND THE IMPORTANT WORK IT DOES IN OUR COMMUNITY.
DON'T MISS YOUR CHANCE TO CELEBRATE THE END OF SUMMER, SUPPORT A GREAT CAUSE, AND KICK OFF THE NEXT RACING SEASON IN STYLE. WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AT THE STARTING LINE!
WHAT WILL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE?
Themed T-Shirt to the first 250 signups or by August 10th.
Which-ever comes first.
Sizes available are Adult XS-2XL.
AWARDS
Top Male / Female
Top Male / Female Masters
Top 3 Male / Female in age-groups 10 and under, 11-14, then 5 year groups starting at 15 through 80+.
Post Race Awards will be at the Wings Meeting Place.
PACKET PICKUP
_Thursday, August 20th from 12:00 P.M.- 5:45 P.M._
Wings Meeting Place
3964 California Road. Orchard Park, NY 14127
Races
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8k
Incl. $4.29 Fee & T-Shirt
Thu 20th August 2026 (6:00PM EDT)
$49.29
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3964 California Rd., Orchard Park, 14127, NY, United States
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