O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Gibson Park, North East, PA
- Distance
- 5k Run · 5k Walk
From the Organizer
The Sweetest Race is an event for the entire family with all you can eat ice cream sundaes served after the race. All proceeds benefit both the North East High School Scholarship Fund in memory of Debbie and Laurie O'Neal and the North East High School Cross Country Team.
Check-in will be open at 7:30am at the maroon tents near the start/finish line, with the race beginning at 9:00. We have a limited supply of T-shirts available. Registering online guarantees you the shirt size of your choosing. Shirts can be picked up when checking in.
Prizes will be given to the overall 5k walk and 5k run winners in both the male and female divisions. Individual male and female for the 5k run only will be given to winners in the following age groups: 80+, 70-79, 60-69, 50-59, 40-49, 30-39, 20-29, 14-19, 10-13, and Under 10. The remaining prizes will be raffled off to all participants based on their bib number!
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
83°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Westfield 2 Sse, 14 mi from the venue.
Host City
About North East, PA
Elevation
882 ft
Nearest Airport
ERI
Erie International Tom Ridge Field · 19 mi
Major Hub
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 76 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk
- Date
- July 18, 2026
- Location
- Gibson Park, North East, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk?
- O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk is a running race held in North East, Pennsylvania on July 18, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk?
- Saturday, July 18, 2026 in North East, Pennsylvania at Gibson Park, North East, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
O'Neal Memorial Cherry Festival 5k Run/Walk
Jul 18, 2026