Costumes for Cancer 2026

Date: Saturday, October 3, 2026
Start time: 9:00 AM start (New York)
Location: Oswego, New York
Entry fee: From $30
Included with entry: Includes a shirt

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Events and entry fees

Event	Distance	When	Entry fee	Cap
5k Run/Walk	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 7:03 AM, and the 5k Run/Walk starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 340 feet above sea level.

Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.

Start location and course

8 west 2nd st, Oswego, NY 13126

Directions to the start

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 55°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 47°F and hot years reach 73°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: 8 west 2nd st, Oswego, NY 13126Map
Course: Road
Start elevation: About 340 feet
Included with entry: T-Shirt
Distances: 5K
Editions: 2026 (Oct 3, 2026)

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Quick answers

When is Costumes for Cancer?: 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).
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.
What distances can I run?: 5K.
Where does it start?: 8 west 2nd st, Oswego, NY 13126.