About the Strawberry Festival 5k/8k run
The course runs through the village and along the Erie Canal, so there is some history to look at while you move. Both distance options share the same general territory, and neither has a cutoff, so you can run or walk at your own pace. The race benefits the local Rotary Club and grew out of a community health initiative started by one person.
Packet pickup is on State Street, right at the start and finish area, on race morning. State Street itself is closed to traffic for the start and for the festival that follows. Water stops are on the course, though there are no electrolyte drinks, so bring your own if you usually rely on them.
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Distances & Start Times
5K6/12/2027 08:00$25
8K6/12/2027 08:00$30
5K6/12/2027 08:00Free
8K6/12/2027 08:00Free
Going for a Time?
Set a goal and get a pace band: every mile split on a card sized for your phone lock screen, so race morning needs no math.
Not sure what to aim for? The 5K pace chart lists the pace for every finish time.
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