Challenger Learning Center William Gregory 5K 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lockport, New York
- Entry fee
- From $30
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Learning Center - William Gregory 5k | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $30 until Oct 2.
Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New York runs 33:56, about 10:55 a mile, based on 541 races with published results. Women typically finish in 36:56 and men in 30:25.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Challenger Learning Center - William Gregory 5k starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 620 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094
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 October 3 the day usually runs from 53°F at dawn to 70°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 20% of days. Cold snaps dip to 45°F and hot years reach 77°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
- 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 620 feet
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)
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Quick answers
- When is Challenger Learning Center William Gregory 5K?
- Saturday, October 3, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $30 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 2, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $30, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in New York ($30).
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 433 Locust St, Lockport, NY 14094.
From the organizers
Help the Youth of Western New York reach the stars through STEM!
We honor Western New York's only Astronaut William Gregory with this race, who will be present to start this fun event! Enjoy a scenic run by the historic mansions in the heart of Lockport! Registrants will receive a mission patch for participating and have the opportunity to upgrade to have a t-shirt as well! Proceeds will support the STEM educational programs that the Challenger Learning Center of Lockport provides to the youth of Western New York