Preston Park 5k & 10k
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA
- Distance
- 5k Trail · 10k Trail · 5k and 10k Trail Challenge (Both Races)
From the Organizer
Last Day to order shirts is October 4th,2025
Register now for the 5th Annual Preston Park 5k sponsored by Friends of Preston Park Foundation.
NEW Last YEAR!! A 10k race will be held after the 5k. The 10k course is slightly more difficult than the 5k and uses some different parts of the park. Special prizes will be awarded to those who complete the Preston Park 15k challenge and run both the 5k and 10k courses such as a finisher medal, a hoagie and a hat. You did both races you deserve it !!
If you have not participated in the past, this 5K/10K is the perfect opportunity to experience Preston Park. Last year, runners, many of whom were first time visitors, enjoyed a wonderful fall day and praised the natural beauty of Preston Park - "Butler County's hidden gem." Be a part of this great day for runners and FPPF.
If you're a runner ... the course is not technical but very runnable, and one of those races that you need to do at least once. Walkers are welcome also.
There will be awards after each race.
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
61°
Typical Low
38°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Butler 2 Sw, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Butler, PA
Population
13,306
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Preston Park 5k & 10k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Preston Park 5k & 10k
- Date
- October 18, 2026
- Location
- 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
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)
- What is the Preston Park 5k & 10k?
- Preston Park 5k & 10k is a running race held in Butler, Pennsylvania on October 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 Preston Park 5k & 10k?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026 in Butler, Pennsylvania at 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Preston Park 5k & 10k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Preston Park 5k & 10k
Oct 18, 2026