Cheryl Walk or Run 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 25, 2026
- Start time
- 7:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Cornwall On Hudson, New York
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheryl WALKorRUN 5K | 5K | Oct 25, 20267:30 AM | $25 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Oct 25.
Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
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 7:18 AM, and the Cheryl WALKorRUN 5K starts at 7:30 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Storm King Engine Company, Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2023 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results for Cheryl Walk or Run 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Cheryl Walk or Run 5K?
In 2023, the fastest tenth finished in 25:28 or better, the top quarter in 30:01, and half the field in 51:11; the last tenth came in after 1:03:24.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 28:14 | 26:45 |
| 30-39 | 25:21 | 23:40 |
| 40-49 | 52:29 | 23:54 |
| 50-59 | 34:47 | n/a |
| 60-69 | 55:22 | 32:52 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2023.
Finishers by year
Up 33 percent since 2022.
All events combined, from official results.
Cheryl Walk or Run 5K 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2023, the field went from 97 to 129 finishers, and the median time dropped from 53:08 to 51:11.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 129 (+33%) | 51:11 | under 25:28 | 21:35 |
| 2022 | 97 | 53:08 | under 27:15 | 24:26 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Slower than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:01, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around October 25 the day usually runs from 46°F at dawn to 63°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 39°F and hot years reach 76°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
- Storm King Engine Company, Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 25, 2026), 2023 (Sep 17, 2023), 2022 (Oct 9, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Cheryl Walk or Run 5K?
- Sunday, October 25, 2026, starting at 7:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 25, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in New York, which costs $30 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2023, 129 runners finished the Cheryl Walk or Run 5K; the median finish was 51:11 and the winner ran 21:35.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2023 5K field finished under 30:01, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 8 percent slower.
- Where does it start?
- Storm King Engine Company, Cornwall On Hudson, NY 12520.
From the organizers
5K Directions
Registration starts at 7:30 AM, Race starts at 9
Sponsorship Opportunities - Want to sponsor the 5K? Sponsorship packages start at just $100. Click here.
Light breakfast and water is provided to all registrants. Music, activities, and games are held throughout the day! Top prizes will be awarded to the fastest times. And for the kids, we will host a Kids Fun Run. Bring your family and friends for a day of fun held in memory of Cheryl Walker.
The Cheryl L. Walker Scholarship at Mount Saint Mary College