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Thursday, November 26th, 2026
Presque Isle State Park- Beach 1, Erie PA
5K · 10K · 15K
35–45°F · rain likely
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 7 of the last 10 years
2025
36–54°F
rain
2024
42–52°F
rain
2023
33–49°F
rain
2022
38–53°F
dry
2021
31–43°F
rain
2020
47–52°F
rain
2019
44–53°F
dry
2018
37–48°F
rain
2017
35–41°F
dry
2016
39–42°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
35°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Classic 5k and 10k events to celebrate the harvest. Burn calories to earn space for dinner later in the day. Put your dinner in the oven, come run or walk your race, celebrate with many of your running friends, and go home to enjoy the day. Pre-race packet pickup will be at Level Red/Fitness Now. Reminder that this is the first race of the winter series. You must volunteer or finish the Turkey Trot, NYD and St. Patrick's Day race to qualify.
Of Critical Importance:In years past, we have had a problem with folks crossing into the traffic lane to get around slower runners. This is a safety hazard and endangers the event itself. In short, if we don't cut it out, we'll lose the ability to hold the event at Presque Isle at all. If we don't fix it, we won't have it.
Check out the "Corrals" page for more information
Don't try to park at Beach 1.The parking lots at Beach 1 will not be open for parking due to traffic problems of 10K runners leaving after the race, the shuttle busses will start at 6:30 AM. You will not be able to enter the beach 1 parking lot unless you are a volunteer at beach 1.
Race information emails will begin a few days before the race.
Don't forget to come to the after party at Rainbow Gardens
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