
From the Organizer
The Mary Cleary 5k is in honor of Mary Cleary and to support the American Cancer Foundation. This year, join us in person and on the road where we will start at the Fireman's Field / Dirt Road and through the library driveway. Left downtown and up Madison Street. Right on Terry Place. Down Tower Street, on to Main Street. Left on Buell Ave. Right on West Bacon Street ( where our water station will be) Cross Route 12 and continue on to East Bacon Street. Right on to Elmwood Ave. Right on White Street. Finish at the Waterville Public Library. In addition, this race is #23 in the Route 20 Road Challenge Series!
Please watch for traffic, use sidewalks if preferred, and let's have a great race!
*If you are a WCS Athlete please use the Promo Code WCSATHLETE and you will get $5.00 off when signing up!*
Registration for the first 75 runners includes a unique 50/50 blend t-shirt highlighting a Waterville Highschool Artist! All others will be first come, first serve. All online registration closes Friday, September 19th at 8:00 AM
Day Of Registration and Packet Pick Up takes place at the Old Firemans Pavilion(parking at the library and at the Fireman's field) at 8:00 AM, September 20th.
Award Ceremony will take place after the Free Cruisin' Kids Run, which kicks off at 9:30 am at the library this year! Awards will be given to the Overall Male & Female Finisher, as well as, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the following age groups:
12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
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
71°
Typical Low
50°
Chance of Rain
40%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Utica Oneida Co Ap, 15 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,207 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Mary Cleary 5k ( Cruisin Into Waterville )
Sep 19, 2026