About the ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K
The course runs entirely on the park roads of Presque Isle, out and back along the peninsula with water on both sides for stretches. It is exposed in winter, so wind can be a real factor. The race goes ahead in nearly any weather, which on New Year's Day in Erie means you should dress for whatever the lake decides to throw at you.
Packet pickup opens before the start at a pavilion near the Waterworks area, and that same pavilion is the start, the finish, and the post-race gathering spot. Refreshments are set up inside after the race, which matters more than usual when temperatures are low. Internet can be unreliable at the park, so arrive with registration already handled.
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ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K 2026 Results
Going by the 2026 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.
5 Miles Results · 2026
129finishers
28:20winner
46:58median
1:23:48cutoff
Top 3: Gabe DeYoung (28:20) · Brayden Park (32:47) · Jesse Weston (32:59)
5K Results · 2026
54finishers
22:06winner
40:08median
1:06:29cutoff
Top 3: Anthony Berdis (22:06) · Caleb Katreeb (24:39) · Kristi Park (27:41)
The ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K has been held every year since at least 2014. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.
How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Oct 18, 2026.
Distances & Start Times
5 Miles1/1/2027 10:00$20
5K1/1/2027 10:15$20
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