Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler
Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler is a running race on October 11, 2026 in Elmira, NY, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- October 11, 2026 (80 days to go)
- Location
- Eldridge Park, Elmira, NY
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
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.
Registration CLOSES on Wednesday 10/7 at 12:00 Noon EST
Register by Friday 9/18 at 12:00 Noon EST to receive a Guts & Grit T-Shirt!
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
City 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.
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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80
Days to train
- Race
- Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler
- Date
- October 11, 2026
- Location
- Eldridge Park, Elmira, NY
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Able2 Guts & Grit 5k & 1-Miler
Oct 11, 2026