Alpha Chi 5k 2026
- Date
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026
- Start time
- 7:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Williamsport, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $10
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpha Chi 5k | 5K | Nov 4, 20267:00 PM | $15 | – |
| Alpha Chi 5k (Penn College Student) | 5K | Nov 4, 20267:00 PM | $10 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Alpha Chi 5k: $15 until Nov 1.
- Alpha Chi 5k (Penn College Student): $10 until Nov 1.
Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Williamsport runs 33:24, about 10:45 a mile, based on 5 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:01 and men in 29:41.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:41 AM, and the Alpha Chi 5k starts at 7:00 PM. The start sits about 1,590 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 College Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 4 the day usually runs from 39°F at dawn to 56°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 16% of days. Cold snaps dip to 31°F and hot years reach 67°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 1 College Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,590 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 5, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Alpha Chi 5k?
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026, starting at 7:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $10 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 1, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $15, entry is about 50 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 1 College Ave, Williamsport, PA 17701.
From the organizers
Come join us for a fun night on the Penn College campus to help raise funds for Alpha Chi!
Bib pick-up @6pm. Race @7pm
Start/Finish Penn College Field House
Costumes welcome (and encouraged!). Special prizes for costumes.
Age group awards.
Alpha Chi is the honors society for 4-year degree-seeking students. The funds from this event are used to pay the national dues for students who meet the requirements for induction. This ensures finances do not limit student access to this organization.