LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Event Name: LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk
• Date: 2026-04-30
• Location: 5401 Peach St, Erie, PA
• More Info: LECOM 5K Race Page

🥇 Race Format

• Live Event: Walk or run a 3.1-mile or 1-mile course.
• Virtual Option: Participate from anywhere without a timing device.
• Timing Devices: Available for the live event for those seeking competition.
• Focus: Support for future healthcare students.

👨‍⚕️ Support Our Healthcare Heroes

• Medical Professionals: Recognizing their immense contributions during recent challenges.
• Future Providers: Proceeds will benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund.
• Educational Support: Funding helps offset educational costs for students.
• Objective: Increase the number of qualified healthcare practitioners.

🎓 About LECOM

• Training: Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, and Podiatrists.
• Scholar Funding: Annual Gala generates resources for student scholarships.
• Impact: Millions raised annually for deserving students.
• Need: Increased demand for primary care physicians today.

📝 Participating in Our Live Event

1. Registration Deadline: Register by August 8th, 2025. Same-day registrations accepted.
2. Packet Pickup: Available on August 8th from 5:00-7:00 PM or on race day from 8:00 AM to 8:45 AM.
3. Shirt Guarantee: Registrations after July 1st will NOT receive a shirt on race day.
4. Post-Race Refreshments: Enjoy fruit and water after the race.
5. Door Prizes: Eligible to win door prizes courtesy of sponsors: must be present to win.
6. Awards: Top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K will receive awards.

🌍 Participating Virtually

1. Registration Deadline: Register by September 30th, 2025.
2. Completion Window: Run/walk 1-mile or 3.1 miles between May 1st and September 30th, 2025.
3. Result Upload: Submit results at runsignup.com.
4. T-Shirt Delivery: Receive your completion t-shirt by mail the following month.