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Saturday, September 19th, 2026
The Old Firemen's Pavilion & Waterville Public Library, Waterville NY
5K
53–70°F · some rain risk
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Rained on 3 of the last 10 race days
2025
49–65°F
dry
2024
57–77°F
dry
2023
50–61°F
rain
2022
60–72°F
rain
2021
50–67°F
dry
2020
37–52°F
dry
2019
44–68°F
dry
2018
54–70°F
dry
2017
60–75°F
dry
2016
63–74°F
rain
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About this race
Mary Cleary 5k Overview
The Mary Cleary 5k is in honor of Mary Cleary and to support the American Cancer Foundation.
Race Course Details
- Starting Point: At the Fireman's Baseball Field / Dirt Road and through the library driveway.
- Route: Left downtown and up Madison Street. Right on Terry Place.
- Continuing Directions: Down Tower Street, on to Main Street. Left on Buell Ave.
- Final Stretch: Right on West Bacon Street (where our water station will be), Cross Route 12 and continue on to East Bacon Street. Right on to Elmwood Ave. Right on White Street. Finish at the Waterville Public Library.
Important Race Information
- Safety Notice: Please watch for traffic, use sidewalks if preferred, and let’s have a great race!
- Promo Code: If you are a WCS Athlete please use the Promo Code WCSATHLETE and you will get $5.00 off when signing up!
- T-Shirt Availability: Registration for the first 75 runners includes a race day T-shirt. All others will be first come, first serve.
- Registration Deadline: All online registration closes Friday, September 18th at 8:00 AM.
Race Day Information
- Day Of Registration: Takes place at the Old Firemen's Pavilion (parking at the library and at the Fireman's Baseball field) at 8:00 AM, September 19th.
- Award Ceremony: Will take place after the Free Cruisin' Kids Run, which kicks off at 9:30 AM at the library this year!
- Award Categories: Awards will be given to the Overall Male & Female Finisher, as well as, 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the following age groups:
- Age Groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70+
Race Registration Link
For more information and to register, visit the official race page: Mary Cleary 5k Registration.
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