
From the Organizer
2026 Sponsor Kids:
We are a non-profit group from the Erie, MI community raising funds for local families with children who are battling severe or life-threatening medical conditions. Each year we hold a 5K road run and family fun walk. 2026 is our 14th year! We have many silent auctions, raffles and prizes to give away after the race. Please join us this year for another family fun event that helps us provide funds to local families who need it the most.
Please visit our event website at https://erie5k.com for more information and to read about the 2026 Sponsor Kids and past Sponsor Kids!
Thank you for your support!
Events
Weather
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 6/13
High
87°
Low
66°
Conditions
Slight chance rain showers then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
24%
Wind
5 to 10 mph
Host City
Elevation
591 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 21 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 31 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
Line up lodging and travel early to lock in your race weekend.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Race for the Kids, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
Coming Up
Hollywood Casino 5K
8 miles away
BRB Run Club Inaugural Anniversary 5k
8 miles away
Juneteenth 2.5 Mile Run
8 miles away
HAPPY TRAILS
8 miles away
From Endurance Grid
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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)
Race for the Kids
Jun 13, 2026