Goose Day 5K
Goose Day 5K is a running race on September 26, 2026 in Lewistown, PA, featuring the 5K distance, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- September 26, 2026 (88 days to go)
- Location
- Monument Square, Lewistown, PA
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The 48th annual Goose Day 5K Run is an integral part of Mifflin County's unique Goose Day celebration in late September.
The course through the south end of Lewistown is fast, flat and perfect for a PR. There are trophies for the first overall male and female, first masters (40 & over) male and female, and the top three finishers in nine male and female age groups (10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over).
All pre-registered runners will receive a technical race t-shirt.
Proceeds from the race, which is organized by the Juniata Valley Striders, support youth and high school running programs, which includes the JV Junior Striders youth programs, and in 2026, the New Balance National Indoor Distance Medley champions and NB Outdoor DMR runners-up. We also award four $500 scholarships annually to graduating senior cross country and track and field student-athletes in Mifflin and Juniata Counties.
Registration Information
Pre-registration--$25
18 & Under--$20
Family Rates--$40 for two, $55 for three, $70 for four ($15 for each additional family member)
Pre-registration closes at 11:59 pm Wednesday, September 23
Race Day Registration (paper application only)--$35 (ALL RUNNERS)
Race Day Registration begins at 7:45 am at the Old Mifflin County Courthouse, Monument Square, Lewistown, PA
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
73°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lewistown, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Lewistown, PA
Nearest Airport
SCE
State College Regional Airport · 22 mi
Major Hub
BWI
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 110 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Goose Day 5K
Sep 26, 2026