Course
Course Map
The flat, fast course follows paved and dirt roads around Myers Park and Salt Point. The race starts and finishes in Myers Park.
5KKids
Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run 2027
- Date
- Saturday, August 28, 2027
- Start time
- 8:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Lansing, New York
- Entry fee
- From Free · goes up to $25 on Aug 2, 2027
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Fun Run | Kids | Aug 28, 20278:30 AM | Free | – |
| 5K | 5K | Aug 28, 20279:00 AM | $20$25 after Aug 2, 2027 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 1 Mile Fun Run: Free until Aug 28.
- 5K: $20 until Aug 1, then $25 until Aug 27, then $30 until Aug 28.
Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 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 6:25 AM, and the 1 Mile Fun Run starts at 8:30 AM. The start sits about 1,000 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Myers Park, Lansing, NY 14882
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2026 results
All results (5 years)284
finishers
26:08
median (8:25 /mi)
16:02
winning time
46% / 54%
women / men
Aggregated from official results (Leone Timing) for Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run?
In 2026, the fastest tenth finished in 20:14 or better, the top quarter in 23:05, and half the field in 26:08; the last tenth came in after 37:51.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 22:06 | 18:01 |
| 20-29 | n/a | 19:39 |
| 30-39 | 22:12 | 20:18 |
| 40-49 | 24:44 | 20:58 |
| 50-59 | 27:30 | 24:44 |
| 60-69 | 31:44 | 23:51 |
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 2026.
Finishers by year
Up 60 percent since 2022.
177
2022
180
2023
251
2024
304
2025
284
2026
All events combined, from official results.
Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run 5K year by year
From 2022 to 2026, the field went from 177 to 284 finishers, and the median time dropped from 28:07 to 26:08.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 284 (-7%) | 26:08 | under 20:14 | 16:02 |
| 2025 | 304 (+21%) | 29:04 | under 21:24 | 16:50 |
| 2024 | 251 (+39%) | 26:22 | under 20:58 | 16:12 |
| 2023 | 180 (+2%) | 28:06 | under 20:50 | 16:52 |
| 2022 | 177 | 28:07 | under 22:27 | 17:01 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New York 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 23:05, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 17 percent faster.
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 August 28 the day usually runs from 60°F at dawn to 76°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 33% of days. Cold snaps dip to 52°F and hot years reach 82°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.
From the race's page
What the organizers of Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run cover on their registration page, in brief.
Awards
Triple Town Grand Prix
Three races, three teams. In 2017, the cross country teams of Lansing, Groton, and Dryden joined forces to create the Triple Town Grand Prix Series. Three races, each benefiting a team, and awards given out to the top performances across…
Awards
Awards
* Ribbons to every Fun Run finisher. * Top 1,2,3 Overall. * Top winners in each age category (Under 10, 11-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+). * Youngest 5k finisher.
Race details
- Where
- Myers Park, Lansing, NY 14882Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,000 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K, Kids
- Editions
- 2027 (Aug 28, 2027), 2026 (Aug 29, 2026), 2025 (Aug 23, 2025), 2024 (Aug 31, 2024), 2023 (Aug 26, 2023), 2022 (Aug 27, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is Lansing Lighthouse 5K & 1 Mile Run?
- Saturday, August 28, 2027, starting at 8:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at Free before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Aug 2, 2027.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Aug 28, 2027, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New York?
- At $20, entry is about 33 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, Kids.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2026, 284 runners finished the 5K; the median finish was 26:08 and the winner ran 16:02.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2026 5K field finished under 23:05, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 17 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- Myers Park, Lansing, NY 14882.
From the organizers
Saturday August 28th @ Myers Park in Lansing, NY - This race benefits the Lansing High School Cross Country Team
Fun Run: FREE (Fun Run does not include t-shirts or timing.)
5K: $20 for early registration, $25 after 8/1, $25 on race day (plus processing fee) Registrations are online only. No paper or cash accepted.
Unisex shirts guaranteed for early entries. Deadline is 8/1.
SCHEDULE:
7am – 8:15 am: Race day registration and Packet/Bib pickup
8:30 am: Fun Run
9:00 am: 5K
"If financial considerations prevent you from entering the race, please contact the race director for assistance."