In 22 days · Sun, Oct 25, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 25th, 2026
Where
16 Union Street, Parish NY
Distance
5K
Typical weather
42–56°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
35–51°F
dry
2024
35–54°F
dry
2023
52–69°F
dry
2022
56–72°F
dry
2021
47–66°F
rain
2020
34–49°F
dry
2019
42–52°F
dry
2018
36–39°F
dry
2017
46–59°F
dry
2016
39–43°F
dry
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Typical start here is 42°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
6th Annual Book It! 5K to benefit Parish Public Library
Event Overview
- Date: 2026-10-25
- Location: 16 Union Street, Parish, NY
- Theme: Halloween-themed Costume Run
- Race URL: Book It! 5K Registration
Race Registration
- Cost: $25/person through 10/11 ($30/person after that date) plus processing fee
- Start Time: 10 a.m. (run/walk)
- Sign-in: Begins at 9 a.m. at Parish Fire Dept.
- Shirt Guarantee: Register by 10/11 to guarantee a race shirt
Costume and Dog Policy
- Costumes: Encouraged, but not required
- Dogs: This race is dog-friendly for well-trained, leashed dogs
- Dog Costumes: Allowed and welcomed!
Chicken BBQ Details
- Date: October 25th, from 11 a.m. until sold out
- Location: Parish Public Library
- Advance Sale Price: $14 (by 10/25)
- At-the-door Price: $16 (after 10/25)
Purchasing Information
- Advance Tickets: Purchase tickets here (with a small processing fee) through 10/25
- Onsite Payments: Cash or check at the door for BBQ tickets
- Proceeds: All proceeds benefit the Parish Public Library
- Ticket Purchase Methods: In-person advance registration and tickets available at the library (cash, check, or Venmo only)
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