St. Mary's School 5K and 1 Mile Color Run
St. Mary's School 5K and 1 Mile Color Run is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Cortland, NY, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Location
- Kennedy Pkwy, Cortland, NY
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Lace up your running shoes and join us as we kick off an exciting new school year with our Back to School 5K and 1 Mile Color Run! This fun-filled community event is both a celebration and fundraiser supporting St. Mary's School. Whether you're an experienced runner, a casual walker, or just looking for a colorful good time with friends and family, there's something for everyone. Challenge yourself in the timed 5K or enjoy the untimed 1 Mile Color Run, where participants will be showered with vibrant bursts of color along the course. Every registration helps raise funds to support our students, teacher, and school programs while bringing our community together to celebrate the start of another amazing school year. Come run, walk, laugh, and make colorful memories as we celebrate school spirit and invest in the future of our students. We can't wait to see you at the starting line! There will be face painting and karaoke for the kids after the color run.
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
64°
Typical Low
43°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Freeville 1 Ne, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Cortland, NY
Population
17,465
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,148 ft
Nearest Airport
ITH
Ithaca Tompkins Regional Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 36 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
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- St. Mary's School 5K and 1 Mile Color Run
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- Kennedy Pkwy, Cortland, NY
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St. Mary's School 5K and 1 Mile Color Run
Oct 3, 2026