ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K
ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K is a running race on January 1, 2027 in Erie, PA, with an entry fee of $20.26.
- Date
- January 1, 2027 (81 days to go)
- Location
- 1 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA
- Price
- $20.26
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
This is the second (2nd) race in our ERC Winter Series. REMINDER: You must volunteer for OR finish all 3 races in the series to qualify for the Winter Series premium.
The Winter Series consists of:
ERC Turkey Trot - Thursday November 26, 2026
ERC New Years Day - Thursday January 1, 2027
ERC St Patrick's Day Distance Festival Date to be determined.
REGISTRATION: Online registration at run sign up will be open until the start of the race. Please sign up before you leave home since internet service can be spotty at the park. The packet pickup for pre-registered runners will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area (Beach #7) at Presque Isle. The course starts and ends in front of the Rotary Pavilion. The race will be run entirely on the roadways of the park.
In addition to our normal New Year's Day 5 miler, we have a 5K fun walk/run. The 5K fun walk/run will be timed, but there will be no awards.
Please make sure to register by December 26, 2025, to assist us in having sufficient refreshments for all participants on race day.
*** Race premium is a long sleeve tri-blend shirt. You must order by December 5, 2026, to guarantee your size. ***
AWARDS: Overall awards in the 5-mile run to the top male and female, the first masters (age 40 & over) male and female, and to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 19 & under, then in ten-year increments, (example 20-29, etc.) also 80 & over. Walkers are welcome.
NOTE: The race will take place as scheduled regardless of the weather, with one exception: the race may be postponed or cancelled altogether if Presque Isle State Park is closed by park authorities for any reason. Since this is always a possibility, please follow us on Facebook for any updates.
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: in the Rotary Pavilion following the race.
Events
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
37°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
63%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erie Intl Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
About Erie, PA
Population
94,156
as of 2023
City Elevation
656 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 6 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 88 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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- Race
- ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K
- Date
- January 1, 2027
- Location
- 1 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA
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ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K
Jan 1, 2027