Alpha Chi 5k is a running race on November 4, 2026 in Williamsport, PA, with entry fees from $10 to $15.
Come join us for a fun night on the Penn College campus to help raise funds for Alpha Chi!
Bib pick-up @6pm. Race @7pm
Start/Finish Penn College Field House
Costumes welcome (and encouraged!). Special prizes for costumes.
Age group awards.
Alpha Chi is the honors society for 4-year degree-seeking students. The funds from this event are used to pay the national dues for students who meet the requirements for induction. This ensures finances do not limit student access to this organization.
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
56°
Typical Low
37°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Williamsport 2, 1 mi from the venue.
Population
27,629
as of 2023
City Elevation
692 ft
Nearest Airport
IPT
Williamsport Regional Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
ROC
Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport · 133 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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Alpha Chi 5k
Nov 4, 2026