Rain Day 5K
Rain Day 5K is a running race on July 25, 2026 in Waynesburg, PA, with entry fees from $10 to $30.
- Date
- July 25, 2026 (2 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
We're back!!! The Rain Day 5K has been a Waynesburg tradition for over 45 years!!
There was a short hiatus from 2022 through 2025 with a change in organization. The race is once again part of the Waynesburg Rain Day Festival that is held in Waynesburg, PA every July 25th. The 2026 edition of the the 5K Race is hosted by local youth running programs. Proceeds from the 5K will be used to support the Cross Country teams in Greene County.
🗺️ WHERE: Race day check-in and the course Start & Finish are all located near McCracken Pharmacy (at the corner of E. High St and N. Porter St.)
🕰️ WHEN:
8:30 - Check In and Race-Day registration.
9:00 - 1 Mile Kids Race (12 & Under)
9:30 - 5K Run & 5K Walk
🗺️ COURSE DESCRIPTION: Both the 1 Mile Kids Race and the 5K are an easy to follow Out & Back course on N. Porter St.
🏅 AWARDS:
5K Run & 5K Walk -
Overall - Top 3, M&F
Age Groups - Top 3, M&F (1-18,19-29, 30-39,40-49,50-59, 60+)
1 Mile Kids Race - TBD
Events
Weather
Race-Day Forecast
Live forecast from the U.S. National Weather Service.
Race Day
Saturday, 7/25
High
82°
Low
64°
Conditions
Mostly sunny then slight chance showers and thunderstorms
Chance of Rain
20%
Wind
2 to 6 mph
Host City
About Waynesburg, PA
City Elevation
1,022 ft
Nearest Airport
MGW
Morgantown Municipal Airport Walter L. (Bill) Hart Field · 22 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 42 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Rain Day 5K
Jul 25, 2026