What is the weather usually like on race day for the The Gingerbread 5k?

Based on the last 10 years of weather data for Cortland, NY, December race mornings typically start near 25°F and warm to around 37°F. On this calendar date it has rained in 5 of the last 10 years.

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The Gingerbread 5k

Cortland, NY

Sun, Dec 6, 2026

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When

Sunday, December 6th, 2026

Where

Guthrie Medical Center, Cortland NY

Distance

Typical weather

25–37°F · some rain risk

See last 10 years

On this date: rain 5 of the last 10 years

2025

19–32°F

dry

2024

18–24°F

rain

2023

26–31°F

dry

2022

34–48°F

rain

2021

32–50°F

rain

2020

26–30°F

dry

2019

18–37°F

rain

2018

15–34°F

dry

2017

29–44°F

dry

2016

29–40°F

rain

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About this race

Flat and fast, out and back course on the neighborhood streets around the Hospital. The start and finish will be in the hospital parking lot across from the main entrance.

The last day to order a t-shirt is Sunday, November 8th.

Start Time: 9am

Registration: 7:30am