In 26 days · Sun, Oct 18, 2026
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When
Sunday, October 18th, 2026
Where
415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler PA
Distances
5K · 10K · 15K
Typical weather
45–61°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 0 of the last 10 years
2025
48–73°F
dry
2024
36–62°F
dry
2023
42–55°F
dry
2022
36–43°F
dry
2021
44–58°F
dry
2020
42–60°F
dry
2019
39–52°F
dry
2018
36–47°F
dry
2017
43–66°F
dry
2016
62–77°F
dry
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About this race
Race Registration
- Last Day to Order Shirts: October 4th, 2026
- Annual Event: Register now for the 5th Annual Preston Park 5k sponsored by Friends of Preston Park Foundation.
Race Details
- New Addition: A 10k race will be held after the 5k.
- Course Information: The 10k course is slightly more difficult than the 5k and uses some different parts of the park.
- Special Prizes: Awarded to those who complete the Preston Park 15k challenge (run both the 5k and 10k) including a finisher medal, a hoagie, and a hat.
- Experience: If you have not participated in the past, this 5K/10K is the perfect opportunity to experience Preston Park.
Runner Experience
- Feedback: Last year, runners, many of whom were first-time visitors, praised the natural beauty of Preston Park - "Butler County's hidden gem."
- Course Conditions: The course is not technical but very runnable, and a race you need to do at least once.
- Walkers Welcome: Walkers are encouraged to participate.
- Awards: There will be awards after each race.
Event Location
- Date: October 18, 2026
- Address: 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA
- Event URL: Visit here to register
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