Snapshot

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May 17, 2026

Race day

5K, Kids' Run, Virtual

Distance

Road

Terrain

N/A

Participants

Race brief

This race takes place in New York, United States on May 17, 2026. Use the details below to decide whether the course, logistics, and registration timeline match the type of season you are building.

Decision signals

Course layout details are still limited with road terrain.

Why This Race

The organizer pitch, translated for runners

The PWP race committee is excited to hold the 13th annual PWP event on May 17, 2026. Proceeds will once again benefit the local and school community. With three different distances to choose from we provide a full morning with a race distance available for everyone in your family. For out of town friends a virtual option is also available. Date: Sunday May 17, 2026 Free Kid's Fun Run (ages 7 and under) Starting time 9:00 am1-Mile Bubble Run Starting time 9:15 am5K Run/Walk Starting time 10:00 am Registration options: Participants will have a few options. Sign up for the bib timed 5K event, the 1-Mile Bubble Run (untimed), or sign up for our virtual event. Please register by May 1st to guarantee you receive your event shirt. 5K Run/Walk (timed, registration includes a shirt and you can also run in the bubble run for free). Early bird price $25 through March 30th, then switches to $30 through May 15th. Race weekend registration $35. Student rate (18 and under) $20.1-Mile Bubble Run (untimed, registration includes a shirt again this year) $15. Race weekend registration $20.Free Kid's Fun Run (untimed, no shirt, but option to purchase if anyone is interested for an extra $10). ***Registration for all events are ONLINE ONLY. No paper or cash accepted*** ● The bubble run and kids run will not be timed. ● If you sign up for the in-person event but are sick or not comfortable attending, you can switch to the virtual event. Please just email the race director at pwp5krun@gmail.com in advance.

Course Fit

Course shape, standards, and race history

This is the section to compare terrain, elevation, certification, and field context before you decide whether the race belongs on your calendar.

Elevation profile

Illustrative profile based on available elevation data. Use it as a directional planning signal, not a final course guarantee.

Actual course elevation and routing may vary from the visual estimate.

Course highlights

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Road terrain
Primary running surface.

Community Layer

Keep the race room close to the decision

The point of the room is not generic chatter. It is to keep stay questions, pacing nerves, meetup plans, and last-mile logistics attached to the same race page you are already using.

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13th Annual PWP 5K Room

Threads, logistics, reviews, Q&A, and live huddles for 13th Annual PWP 5K.

These opening threads are seeded to show the shape of the room before organic posts take over.

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Lead thread

Where are people staying for 13th Annual PWP 5K?

Trying to keep the start line, expo, and easy food options all within a sane radius. If you have a hotel block, neighborhood, or train strategy that worked, drop it here.

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13th Annual PWP 5K logistics huddle

Fifteen minutes on travel timing, where the expo bottlenecks are, and what people wish they knew earlier.

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Practical Questions

Questions and answers

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