Preston Park 5k & 10k 2026
- Date
- Sunday, October 18, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Butler, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5k and 10k Trail Challenge (Both Races) | 15K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $50 | – |
| 5k Trail | 5K | Oct 18, 20269:00 AM | $25 | – |
| 10k Trail | 10K | Oct 18, 202610:00 AM | $35 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- 5k and 10k Trail Challenge (Both Races): $50 until Oct 17.
- 5k Trail: $25 until Oct 17.
- 10k Trail: $35 until Oct 17.
Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $50, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Pennsylvania ($55).
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:32 AM, and the 5k and 10k Trail Challenge (Both Races) starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,320 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA 16001
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 18 the day usually runs from 44°F at dawn to 62°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 19% of days. Cold snaps dip to 36°F and hot years reach 72°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
- 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA 16001Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,320 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Distances
- 5K, 10K, 15K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 18, 2026), 2025 (Oct 19, 2025), 2024 (Oct 20, 2024), 2023 (Oct 22, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is Preston Park 5k & 10k?
- Sunday, October 18, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Oct 17, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $50, entry is about the same as a typical 15K in Pennsylvania ($55).
- 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, 10K, 15K.
- Where does it start?
- 415 S. Eberhart Rd., Butler, PA 16001.
From the organizers
Last Day to order shirts is October 4th,2026
Register now for the 5th Annual Preston Park 5k sponsored by Friends of Preston Park Foundation.
NEW Last YEAR!! A 10k race will be held after the 5k. The 10k course is slightly more difficult than the 5k and uses some different parts of the park. Special prizes will be awarded to those who complete the Preston Park 15k challenge and run both the 5k and 10k courses such as a finisher medal, a hoagie and a hat. You did both races you deserve it !!