Races Near Me: Upcoming Running Races

The registration fee is $30 with a discount for 3 or more family members. Preregister before November 16 to receive a long-sleeve tech T-shirt. Please bring a canned goods or boxed goods with you that we will donate to a local food pantry. Chip timed, USATF Certified 5 mile NY14072JG Time: Registration: 8:00 - 9:20 AM. Race starts: 9:30 AM.

Willow Running USA is excited bring back the Binghamton Ugly Sweater 5K for year #3. What better way to conclude the year long running season that with a high spirit, festive 5K run in your favorite ugly sweater or Christmas attire spreading good cheer along the way.. We will have Awards for Overall and Masters winners (M/F) as well as Age Group winners. There will be a Ugly Sweater contest with prizes for the Ugliest, Most Unique and of course the Classic Ugly Sweater look.  Once again you'll be able to choose to run for either Team Santa or Team Grinch. New for 2026 will be Team Yeti for those who prefer to walk the 5K rather than run.  Post race Christmas cookies and hot chocolate for all finishers as well. Great fun, great run and always for a great cause!  This years benefactor is Team Hopeful a local not for profit organization whose incredible mission executed through Pawlandias is to create a doggy daycare that will employ people with special needs. The Binghamton Ugly Swea

Run, Jingle, & Cheer! Join the 2026 Binghamton Santa Run Join us for Binghamton's most joyful 5k, brought to you by local Toyota Dealerships Empire, Gault, and Williams! Kick off the holiday season with the Binghamton Santa Run, a festive 5K run/walk that's fun for the whole family! Join us on Sunday, December 13th, 2026 in downtown Binghamton and support St. John the Evangelist School while creating lasting memories with a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer! Celebrate the Holidays in festive Santa Style! Dress up in your favorite holiday costume and compete for prizes in our costume contest! Bring the whole family! There's a 1/4 mile kids' run for Santa's Little Helpers starting at 10:00 AM (no registration required). Enjoy a post-race celebration filled with holiday treats and mingle with fellow runners! Registration open now! Secure your spot and snag early bird pricing (includes shirt, hat, and photo with Santa) by November 26th. Registration is online only. No paper or cash accepted! No shirt guaranteed after 11/26.

Check-in begins at 9:00 AM and the race starts at 10:00 AM.The event is fully accessible and pet-friendly, but all pets must remain leashed at all times.This is a certified 5K with professional timing. All results will be posted immediately after the race.To guarantee your Cupid's Chase shirt, please register by January 1, 2027; after that date, shirts will be available while supplies last.Giveaways include a Cupid's Chase finisher medal and drawstring bag, available while supplies last.Trophies will be awarded to the top 3 overall male and female finishers.Age group medals will be awarded to the overall male and female finishers in each of the following 14 age groups: 12 & under, 13–15, 16–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69 and 70 & over.This is a rain or shine event. All registration fees are non-refundable.

The Greater Binghamton Bridge Run is the largest premier running event in the Greater Binghamton area which includes a USATF certified half marathon and 5k races. The scenic, mostly flat course, crosses over four bridges (Clinton, Court, Tompkins & Washington) and under one (Memorial) where you will have beautiful views of the Susquehanna and Chenango Rivers. It also weaves through Binghamton's Downtown, West and Southsides. With only 100 feet of elevation gain, you don’t want to miss this IN-PERSON, half marathon & 5K running race this spring in Upstate New York.

The event will kick-off at 8:30 am with the Kids-Dash and the 5k Run/Walk will start at 9:00 am. Registration forms and copies of the course map are available at the library or on our website (fentonfreelibrary.com). T-shirts will be given to first 25 runners who register before May 1st. Kids-Dash is free. Call or stop by library to register for the Kids Dash. Kids will receive free t-shirts if registered by May12th. Registration for the 5k is $30 up until Race Day and $35 the day of the race. Proceeds will benefit library programming!

Inaugural run sponsored by three historic churches, through downtown Binghamton and over three bridges — 2 over the Changano and one over railroad tracks.