Spacious Skies Invitational
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 9363 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA
- Distance
- 1st and 2nd Grade Boys 1 mile run · 1st and 2nd Grade Girls 1 mile run · 3rd and 4th Grade Girls 1 mile run & more
From the Organizer
Spacious Skies is a Cross Country race hosted by the Gladitz Family at the St Boniface cross country course . the race is for kids from 1st thru 8th grades . Awards will be presented to the top 10 finishers in each category (Grades 1-2 / 3-4 / 5-6 / 7-8 Boys and Girls). All 1st thru 4th graders will run a 1 mile course and all 5th thru 8th graders will run a 2 mile course . Awards will be presented to the top 10 runners in each race . Timing will be provided by BigWhiteTrailer .We ask that all runners arrive 30 min before there race start time . We will be doing team awards again this year . Team awards will be given to the top two finishing teams for boys and girls 5th-8th grade and and 1st-4th.
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
79°
Typical Low
62°
Chance of Rain
31%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Erie Intl Ap, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Erie, PA
Population
94,156
as of 2023
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.
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- Race
- Spacious Skies Invitational
- Date
- August 29, 2026
- Location
- 9363 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA
Coming Up
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Spacious Skies Invitational?
- Spacious Skies Invitational is a running race held in Erie, Pennsylvania on August 29, 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 Spacious Skies Invitational?
- Saturday, August 29, 2026 in Erie, Pennsylvania at 9363 Wattsburg Rd, Erie, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Spacious Skies Invitational?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Spacious Skies Invitational
Aug 29, 2026