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 lace up your running shoes for the Summer Send-Off 8K, taking place on Thursday, August 20, 2026, in the picturesque Orchard Park, Erie. This exciting event is the perfect way to close out summer with a vibrant race before the autumn season kicks in. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete, a casual jogger, or tackling your first 8K, you’ll enjoy a supportive atmosphere and a beautiful evening run, starting and finishing at the Wings Meeting Place at 6:00 P.M.
Not only is this race a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and potentially set a personal record, but your participation also contributes to a worthy cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wings Flight of Hope, enhancing its mission within the community. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the Summer Send-Off Celebration featuring live music from Coming in Hot, performing high-energy hits from the ‘90s and beyond. Enjoy delicious food, connect with fellow runners, and celebrate one last summer night together! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—sign up early to secure a themed T-shirt and get ready for an evening filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
Not only is this race a fantastic opportunity to challenge yourself and potentially set a personal record, but your participation also contributes to a worthy cause. A portion of the proceeds will benefit Wings Flight of Hope, enhancing its mission within the community. After crossing the finish line, stick around for the Summer Send-Off Celebration featuring live music from Coming in Hot, performing high-energy hits from the ‘90s and beyond. Enjoy delicious food, connect with fellow runners, and celebrate one last summer night together! Don’t miss out on this unforgettable event—sign up early to secure a themed T-shirt and get ready for an evening filled with fun, fitness, and community spirit!
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!
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR OUR SUMMER SEND-OFF CELEBRATION FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROM COMING IN HOT [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065378923029]. THEY'LL BE ROCKING THE STAGE WITH HIGH-ENERGY HITS FROM THE '90S AND BEYOND, PLAYING FAVORITES FROM WEEZER, NIRVANA, GREEN DAY, PEARL JAM, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, AND MORE. GRAB A BITE, HANG OUT WITH FELLOW RUNNERS, AND CELEBRATE ONE LAST SUMMER NIGHT TOGETHER.
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!
STICK AROUND AFTER THE RACE FOR OUR SUMMER SEND-OFF CELEBRATION FEATURING LIVE MUSIC FROM COMING IN HOT [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065378923029]. THEY'LL BE ROCKING THE STAGE WITH HIGH-ENERGY HITS FROM THE '90S AND BEYOND, PLAYING FAVORITES FROM WEEZER, NIRVANA, GREEN DAY, PEARL JAM, STONE TEMPLE PILOTS, AND MORE. GRAB A BITE, HANG OUT WITH FELLOW RUNNERS, AND CELEBRATE ONE LAST SUMMER NIGHT TOGETHER.
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
-
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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