iRun WNY New Year's Day
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iRun WNY New Year's Day 5K : event overview
The event is part of the 10th Annual 5K New Year’s Classic held at Fort Niagara State Park in Youngstown, New York. Two separate 5K races are scheduled on consecutive days: one on New Year’s Eve and one on New Year’s Day. Both races start and finish near the historic lighthouse at Old Fort Niagara. The organizer plans to use a USATF-certified course. The first 125 participants will receive a custom finisher medal.
Both races use the same course loop but in opposite directions: the New Year’s Eve race runs clockwise and the New Year’s Day race runs counter-clockwise. There is one water stop on the course that runners will pass twice, and bottled water is provided to all runners at the finish. A post-race celebration and awards ceremony will take place inside a large heated tent across from the Officer’s Club.
Logistics and services
Packet pickup is inside the heated tent and is scheduled from 10:30 am until 12:00 pm on race day. Online registration remains open until the start of each race or until sold out. Standard registration fees are listed as $30, rising to $35 after 12/15/25; a combo price is offered for both races at $55, rising to $60 after 12/15/25.
Timing is by gun start and chip finish using Jaguar Electronic RFID, with real-time results available via mobile app, kiosks, a TV monitor, and event websites. Awards include custom trophies for the overall male and female winners and age-group award decals for medals. There are no refunds; organizers may postpone, reschedule, or offer a virtual alternative in certain circumstances. Free parking is available in the main lot near the pool/beach, about a 3-4 minute walk to the start/finish area. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.