ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K

🎉 Registration

• Online Registration: Online registration at run sign up will be open until the start of the race. Please sign up before you leave home since internet service can be spotty at the park.
• Packet Pickup: The packet pickup for pre-registered runners will begin at 8:45 a.m. in the Rotary Pavilion near the Waterworks area (Beach #7) at Presque Isle.
• Course Details: The course starts and ends in front of the Rotary Pavilion. The race will be run entirely on the roadways of the park.

🏃‍♂️ Race Options

• 5 Miler: In addition to our normal New Year's Day 5 miler, we have a 5K fun walk/run.
• 5K Details: This will be timed, but there will be no awards.

🎁 Race Premium

• Pre-registration Urged: YOU ARE URGED to pre-register by December 26, 2025, to assist us in having sufficient refreshments for all participants on race day.

🏆 Awards

• Overall Awards: Overall awards in the 5-mile run to the top male and female, the first masters (age 40 & over) male and female.
• Age Group Awards: Awards to the top 3 male and female finishers in the following age groups: 12 & under, 13-15, 16-19, then in five-year increments from 20-24 to 80 & over.
• Walkers Welcome: Walkers are welcome.

🌧️ Note

• Weather Policy: The race will take place as scheduled regardless of the weather, with one exception: the race may be postponed or cancelled altogether if Presque Isle State Park is closed by park authorities for any reason.
• Updates: Since this is always a possibility, please follow us on Facebook or check the ERC calendar for any updates.

🍎 Post-Race Refreshments

• Location: POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS in the Rotary Pavilion following the race.

🔗 More Information

• Race Link: For further details and registration, visit ERC New Year's Day 5 Miler & 5K.