The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk 2026
- Date
- Saturday, October 3, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Binghamton, New York
- Entry fee
- From $30
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K Run | 5K | Oct 3, 20269:00 AM | $30 | – |
| 5K 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 Binghamton runs 31:52, about 10:15 a mile, based on 13 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:10 and men in 28:28.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:01 AM, and the 5K Run starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 1,380 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (3 years)Aggregated from official results for The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 21:45 or better, the top quarter in 24:10, and half the field in 29:20; the last tenth came in after 41:53.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 24:07 |
| 30-39 | 34:56 | 23:49 |
| 40-49 | 28:18 | 25:10 |
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 2025.
Finishers by year
Down 19 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2025, the field went from 72 to 58 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:05 to 29:20.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 58 (-19%) | 29:20 | under 21:45 | 16:26 |
| 2024 | 72 (same) | 28:49 | under 20:33 | 16:32 |
| 2023 | 72 | 29:05 | under 21:59 | 16:34 |
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 2025 5K field finished under 24:10, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 13 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 October 3 the day usually runs from 49°F at dawn to 66°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 41°F and hot years reach 75°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
- 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,380 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Oct 3, 2026), 2025 (Oct 4, 2025), 2024 (Oct 5, 2024), 2023 (Aug 12, 2023)
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Quick answers
- When is The Michael French Memorial Meals on Wheels of Western Broome 5K Run/Walk?
- 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.
- 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 2025, 58 runners finished the 5K Run; the median finish was 29:20 and the winner ran 16:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 24:10, against 27:55 in a typical New York 5K, so times here run 13 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Otsiningo Park, Binghamton, NY 13905.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
5k Run or Walk .Optional distances for walkers . Course starts and ends at band pavilion at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton . All proceeds go to Meals on Wheels of Western Broome . Door prizes . Refreshments . Live music Awards for overall winners and age groups. Cash prize for overall winners . Free Kids run at 10AM. Certified 5K