5K races near Owego

The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk is a certified 5K held annually at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, New York. It accommodates both runners and walkers of all ages, with shorter optional distances for walkers. The route begins and ends at the park’s band pavilion. The event features awards for overall winners and age groups, cash prizes for the top finishers, door prizes, refreshments, live music, and a free kids run. All proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels of Western Broome.

The Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler welcomes runners, walkers, strollers, and rollers to Eldridge Park in Elmira, New York, offering a 5K run/walk and a one-mile walk/run. The 5K begins first, followed shortly by the one-mile event, accommodating both timed efforts and shorter community walks. Both distances share the same entry fee, with race-day bib pickup and registration available before the start. The event supports Able2, an organization assisting individuals with disabilities in developing talents and pursuing personal goals. This race, part of the Guts & Grit series, marks its sixth running, coinciding with Able2's over seventy years of service. Held at Eldridge Park on Eldridge Park Road, the event encourages broad participation, inviting competitive runners, casual walkers, families with strollers, and participants using rollers.

The Chemung County Senior Games Intergenerational 5K Run/Walk takes place on a fall morning at the Town of Horseheads Sports Complex on Wygant Road in Horseheads, New York. The race begins at 9:00 a.m. EDT, covers the standard 5K distance, and is open to runners and walkers age 18 and older. The Chemung County Department of Aging and Long Term Care organizes this event as part of the Senior Games. It features an intergenerational format designed to have adults of different ages start together. Costumes are encouraged, with awards and gift certificates presented to the best male and female costumes.

Run Like A Rhino is a family-friendly 5K and 10K held in Horseheads, New York, starting at 170 Huck Finn Road. The races begin in the morning. Both in-person distances will be officially timed by Falcon Race Timing, and a virtual option is available for those wishing to support the event from afar. The race raises money for Border Buddies Ministries, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit operating in Honduras. Event funds will support rebuilding classrooms in Tegucigalpa, and the ministry also provides medical and dental care to communities in the region.

The Guthrie Sayre Turkey Trot is a Thanksgiving Day 5K in Sayre, Pennsylvania, now in its twentieth running as a local holiday race. It is the largest 5K in Bradford County, with over 1,200 runners annually, making it feel like a community morning before a race. The route begins and ends at the historic Sayre Theatre, winding through local streets in Sayre and Athens Boroughs. The course is flat and fast, suitable for runners aiming for a quick 5K, families, walkers, and regular Turkey Trot participants. Proceeds benefit the Guthrie Cancer Care Fund, assisting cancer patients with financial needs, supported by race participants.

The Dryden Ugly Sweater 5K is a 5K run/walk in Dryden starting at the historic Dryden Hotel, a local landmark from the mid-1800s. Participants are encouraged to wear ugly sweaters or other costume gear. All receive a Team Santa or Team Grinch long-sleeve shirt, a jingle bell bracelet, and a finisher medal. The route largely follows the new Dryden Rail Trail. The event supports the trail’s revenue fund, with donations and part of the proceeds allocated to trail maintenance and improvements. Following the race, participants return to the Dryden Hotel for complimentary post-race food, a warm beverage, and beer specials.

The Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K is a holiday 5K held at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, New York. The race begins at 10:00 a.m. and includes a virtual option for those unable to attend in person. Now in its third year, the event's premise is straightforward: complete a 5K run or walk while wearing an ugly sweater, a Christmas costume, or any other festive attire you choose. Participants can register for Team Santa or Team Grinch, while walkers have the option of joining Team Yeti. Awards are presented to overall, masters, and age-group champions. The costume contest holds equal importance, offering prizes for the Ugliest, Most Unique, and Classic Ugly Sweater. All finishers receive Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, along with a custom long-sleeve shirt, a finisher medal or ornament, a digital finisher certificate, and a custom ugly sweater bib. The race supports Team Hopeful, a local nonprofit that partners with Pawlandias to establish a doggy daycare employing individuals with special needs.

The Ithaca YMCA Jingle Jog and Family Fun Mile begins and ends at Stewart Park Pavilion in Ithaca, New York. It features a chip-timed 5K Run/Walk, followed by a noncompetitive Family Fun Mile geared toward children and families. Virtual entries are available for both distances, and the in-person race proceeds regardless of weather. The event marks the beginning of the holiday season. Participants can wear costumes for prize eligibility, meet characters like Santa, and enjoy cookies and cocoa at the finish. Early registrants receive a commemorative race T-shirt. All proceeds benefit the YMCA Membership Assistance Program, providing access to YMCA programs for local individuals and families.

Cupid's Chase 5K Binghamton is a Valentine's Day 5K held at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton, New York, starting at 10 a.m. The event accommodates both runners and walkers, serving as a casual holiday race or a timed 5K. The race begins and ends within Otsiningo Park. Guthrie sponsors the Binghamton event, which benefits Community Options, a nonprofit organization supporting people with disabilities. Leone Timing manages the race results, and Lourdes Health & Fitness members receive a registration discount via Guthrie's sponsorship.