
From the Organizer
Start your 4th of July celebration off with a little exercise. "Only The Bravest 5k run and walk" race hosted by the Iroquois Boy's and Girl's Swim Team on Tuesday July 4th. The 5K will start and finish on the track and take participants through Lawrence Park. Race Packet pickup starts at 7:30 AM on the Track.
Entry includes.
· Post Race Food and Drink
· Chance at raffle prizes “Must be present to win”
· Race Gift if entered before June 17th
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
81°
Typical Low
64°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erie Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
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.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Only The Bravest 5K Run and Walk, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Wesleyville Community Day's 5K
Less than a mile away
Trail Run with the Sun
2 miles away
Liberty 10k
4 miles away
Run for Women
4 miles away
From Endurance Grid
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Only The Bravest 5K Run and Walk
Jul 4, 2026