
Fenton Free 5k is a running race on June 5, 2027 in Binghamton, NY, with an entry fee of $25.
Celebrating 10 Years of the Fenton Free Library 5K!
2027 marks the 10th anniversary of our 5K, and it's going to be bigger and better than ever! This year we'll have a DJ at the event, thanks to AP Entertainment, and we're adding chip timing for faster, more accurate race results.
The fun kicks off on Saturday, June 5, 2027, with the Kids Dash at 8:45 a.m., followed by the 5K Run/Walk at 9:00 a.m. Registration forms and course maps are available at the library and on our website at fentonfreelibrary.com.
Registration opens February 1, and the earlier you sign up, the more you save!
Early bird (February 1 to 28): $25
Regular (March 1 to May 21): $30
Late (May 22 to June 2): $35
Race day (starting at 8:00 a.m.): $40
Pre-registration closes Wednesday, June 2. The first 25 runners to register before May 1 will receive a free t-shirt.
Got a group? Teams of 5 can register for $100 per team through May 21, or $150 per team from May 22 to June 2. Team registration is not available on race day.
The Kids Dash is free! Just call or stop by the library to register. Kids who are registered by May 12 will receive a free t-shirt.
Thank you for your support, and we'll see you at the finish line!
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
71°
Typical Low
52°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Binghamton, 8 mi from the venue.
Population
47,357
as of 2023
City Elevation
852 ft
Nearest Airport
BGM
Greater Binghamton/Edwin A Link field · 8 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 70 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.
Approximate location — pin shows the host city, not the exact venue.
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Fenton Free 5k
Jun 5, 2027