
From the Organizer
All proceeds from this event benefit St. Stephen School on Grand Island. All funds raised go directly towards our Home School Association fundraising effort, which makes up a portion of our school budget. We thank you for supporting our school!
Events
Weather
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
76°
Typical Low
55°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Niagara Falls, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
Elevation
595 ft
Nearest Airport
BUF
Buffalo Niagara International Airport · 13 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 St Stephen School Welcome Back 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
96
Days to train
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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.
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)
St Stephen School Welcome Back 5K
Sep 12, 2026