Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Eldridge Park, Elmira, NY
- Distance
- 5k Run / Walk · 1-Mile Walk / Run
From the Organizer
Able2 invites runners, strollers and rollers to bring their competitive spirit to Eldridge Park on Sunday October 11th for a 5K Run or 1 Mile Walk. It’s a day for the community to come together for a day of fun, fitness, and fundraising!
Bib Pickup / Race Day Registration opens @ 8:30 AM
The 5K will start at 9:30 AM and the 1 Mile Walk will kick off immediately after at 9:35 AM
Money raised from the race/walk will support the work of Able2, ensuring people with disabilities develop their talents, reach their goals, and become strong contributors to their communities.
Able2 is celebrating its 76th Anniversary this year! We hope you will join us Sunday, October 11th!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
64°
Typical Low
40°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elmira, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Elmira, NY
Population
26,349
as of 2023
Elevation
893 ft
Nearest Airport
ELM
Elmira Corning Regional Airport · 6 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 79 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Eldridge Park, Elmira, NY
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler?
- Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler is a running race held in Elmira, New York on October 11, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler?
- Sunday, October 11, 2026 in Elmira, New York at Eldridge Park, Elmira, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler
Oct 11, 2026