Twisted Twig 5K
Twisted Twig 5K is a running and obstacle course race on August 8, 2026 in Rome, NY, with entry fees from $10 to $40.
- Date
- August 8, 2026 (16 days to go)
- Location
- 720 Railroad St., Rome, NY
- Price
- $10–$40
- Sports
- RunningObstacle Course
From the Organizer
The Twisted Twig 5K is a run/walk event along with a Kids Run, created in partnership with Copper City Fitness. This event is especially meaningful as 100% of proceeds benefit the Rome Twigs, a longstanding volunteer organization supporting Rome Health in Rome, NY.
Founded in 1907, the Rome Twigs include over 100 members across 12 branches and play a vital role in funding hospital equipment, operating the hospital gift shop, and organizing the annual Tree of Lights campaign, among many other initiatives. This 5K is a new, community-driven fundraising effort designed to bring people together for fitness, fun, and a great cause.
Pricing: 5K - $40 per participant plus processing. Kids Obstacle Fun Run: $10 per participant plus processing
Post race party with a live band, food trucks, vendors, and more
If interested in being a vendor, reach us by email at twistedtwig5k@gmail.com
*August 9 (alternative rain date)
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
80°
Typical Low
59°
Chance of Rain
45%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rome Griffiss Airfield, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Rome, NY
Population
31,795
as of 2023
City Elevation
469 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 34 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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From Endurance Grid
About These Sports
This race spans more than one sport — here’s a guide to each, so you can understand what’s involved and decide if it’s the right fit. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Obstacle Course Racing
Obstacle course races (OCR) combine running over different terrain with a series of physical obstacles — walls, rope climbs, monkey bars, carries, and crawls. The barrier to entry is lower than it looks.
Coming Up
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Twisted Twig 5K
Aug 8, 2026