
From the Organizer
Holy Ghost Lutheran Church and School is hosting the Bergholz 5K (3.1 mile) road race and 1-mile Fun Run on Saturday, September 26th, 2026. Join us to promote health and wellness in our community with a 5K road race through residential streets of historic Bergholz. Participants will receive an official race t-shirt and be invited for fellowship at our Oktoberfest-themed post-race party with refreshments including soft pretzels (with cheese and mustard), bratwurst, hot dogs, sauerkraut, bananas and apples, water, beverages, and awards on the Holy Ghost School campus!
All proceeds will go to benefit the operations and facilities at Holy Ghost: Holy Ghost Lutheran School
Events
Weather
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
70°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Niagara Falls, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
Population
48,198
as of 2023
Elevation
580 ft
Nearest Airport
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 18 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
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110
Days to train
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Bergholz 5K
Sep 26, 2026