10 running and walking events in Erie, Pennsylvania

Asbury Woods has a race for all seasons! Run your heart out at Asbury Woods all year long with the 4, 5, or 6 Miler Into the Woods trail run series. The series kicks off in February with the Winter Fun Run at Brown's Farm. Run, walk or snowshoe your way through four scenic miles. This non-timed event (we know it's still a competition to many of you!) is all about enjoying year-round outdoor recreation and fitness on the trails of Asbury Woods. Chill out post-race with delicious chili compliments of Cali's West Catering and refresh with beverages from Erie Beer.

Sign up now to guarantee your spot and get an Asbury Woods mug to warm you up.

12:00 p.m. Check-in and day of registration opens

1:00 p.m. Fun run begins

Post-race chili and beer in the barn!

$35 registration fee until February 21. Day of registration fee $40. Premium not guaranteed for day of registrants.

Need some extra incentive to participate? Sign up now for all three 2026 races and receive $5 off each race! You'll earn a host of great Asbury Woods swag all year long! Plus, get an extra gift at the end of the year.

We are pleased to announce our 13th annual LECOM 5K as a healthful event that enables you to walk or run either our 3.1-mile course or one-mile course. LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center encourages an active lifestyle throughout our great nation. So, we are maintaining our virtual option for those who are unable to attend our live event. Our virtual option does not require a timing device for you to participate, but you have the option of posting your time on the registration site to see how your time compares with others from around the country. Our live event will have the option to utilize timing devices and bibs so you can either compete for a place medal or just go for a personal best. The primary focus of both events is on the students who will be the future of our healthcare.

We have seen the heightened risk that has faced our medical professionals over the past several years. They are stalwarts on the front line, providing care to those in need of medical attention and risking their own lives to save others. Our profession is a noble one, and mindful of those currently in the battle, our efforts now will benefit those who will serve in years to come.

All proceeds from the 5K event will benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund, helping to defray the educational costs of our future health care providers from LECOM.

LECOM is an institution that trains Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, and Podiatrists. Since its inception, LECOM has proven itself as an educational institution that encourages and supports its scholars through and beyond their years of study. Our Annual LECOM Student Scholarship Galas are the chief generator of resources that are used to assist students in defraying and offsetting the cost of their medical education. Each year, we raise millions of dollars in scholarship aid for our deserving students. In a time during which there is an increased need for primary care physicians, the need for successfully graduated medical practitioners is felt now more intensely than ever before.

Participating in our live event:

1. Register by August 7th, 2026. Same-day registrations will be accepted; however, we strongly recommend that you register prior to race day to avoid any delays.

2. Pick up your race packet on August 7th between 5:00-7:00 PM at the Wellness Center main entrance or on the day of the live event. Registration and packet pick-up will begin at 8:00 AM on race day and close at 8:45 AM.

3. Registrations after July 1st will NOT be guaranteed a shirt on race day.

4. Post-race refreshments including fruit and water will be available.

5. Each participant will be eligible to win a variety of door prizes following the race courtesy of our sponsors. You must be present to win.

6. Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K race.

Participating virtually:

1. Register by September 30th, 2026.

2. Complete the 1-mile or 3.1 miles between May 1st and September 30th, 2026 and upload your results to https://runsignup.com/Race/PA/Erie/LECOMERIE5K

3. Receive your completion t-shirt by mail in the following month.

You're invited for a 5K Run/Walk on the campus of Mercyhurst University on Sunday, May 3, 2026. All are invited, Mercyhurst community, alumni, and new friends to Mercyhurst - enjoy the exciting route through our beautiful campus!

Guests who complete registration by March 31 will receive a race t-shirt.

Pre-check-in will take place on Saturday, May 2 from 12-1 p.m. in the Old Main foyer.

Runners may also check-in day-of beginning at 8 a.m. near the starting line in the center of campus. Upon arrival, please pull through the gates on E. 38th Street and park in the big open lot on the right. Walk South toward the center of campus toward the clock - there will be guides to help you locate the check-in location.

Questions? Please contact Lindsay Frank at [email protected]

Run a 2.25 mile (Approx) grass, mud, and gravel path around an abandoned golf course (the Gospel Hill Golf Club course owned by Penn State Behrend). Time? From Sunrise to Sunset on the longest Saturday of the year!

Half of every registration will be donated to the Behrend Cross Country program.

This is a self-supported ultra run, very similar to the ERC Personal Endurance Classic.

Course is a 2.25 mile loop. Expect some mud, a little side-hill, plenty of grass, a couple of hills (one of which you WILL walk down). Shade, open fields, wildflowers, and wildlife.

Do as many laps as you want.

And, since I don't have the MapMyRun section, here's a map:

Map of course.

🏁Registration can be completed online or in-person on the day of the race!🏁

🙂 THIS IS A RAIN OR SHINE EVENT 🙂

Embracing Our Veterans hosts this race and we pride ourselves on the fact that 100% of the proceeds, after costs of hosting the event itself, are used to support the Veterans of our local community.

🇺🇸 America's 250th Anniversary 🇺🇸

Wear Red, White, and Blue to help us CELEBRATE!!!

🛑Don't Miss the Red, White, and Blue Auction on Race Day!🛑

Get ready to bid on amazing items, all for a great cause!

It’s a fun way to support Veterans and take home something special!

Pro Tip: Bring cash to make sure you don’t miss out on some fantastic deals.

SPONSORS

If you would be interested in sponsoring the race, email [email protected] for more information. Sponsorship may include Company Logo on the Re-useable Water Bottles, T-Shirts, and/or Swag Bags, etc.

DONATIONS

If you aren't interested in being a Sponsor, but you would like to donate then click this link:

Warrior 5K Run Donations

REFUNDS

If you need a refund after completing online registration then go to the Active.com website to complete the process.

Thank you for your continued support!!

• Embracing Our Veterans

Event details and schedule

EVENT DETAILS AND SCHEDULE

Race day is June 27th, 2026!

Registration and packet pickup will begin at 7:15am.

At 8:30am, we will have the pre-race announcements then the race will begin promptly at 8:45am.

The route for the race is Presque Isle’s Beach One Course (Erie, PA) which is straight out and back.

The race is a chip-timed event so the results will be posted online.

Register at least 30 days before the Race to guarantee an event shirt, bag and water bottle.

Water, Gatorade and Snacks provided.