Family-Friendly 5K Series Kicks Off In The Southern Tier

The weather is fine, and for those who love to run, summertime is a great time to participate in the various runs scheduled throughout the Southern Tier of New York and Northeast Pennsylvania.

One such event is actually a series of 5K events. The Broome County Parks, Recreation, and Youth Services have announced their 2025 summer 5K series.

The 5K Series is being held this month (July) and August at several Broome County Parks, according to the announcement. The parks include Greenwood, Dorchester, Otsiningo, and Nathaniel Cole.

All races are, of course, family-friendly, and Broome County Parks notes that all participants of all abilities are welcome and encouraged. To register, visit the race sign-up website.

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All registrants will receive a t-shirt and medal for all four races, but you must register by July 8th to receive the t-shirt and medal.  Registration for individual races and t-shirt purchases is also available.

You can register (cash only) on the day of the 5K race you will be participating in. Registrations will be accepted at the check-in area of each particular 5K event. No refunds will be available for the 2025 series. Check-in for each race begins at 5:30 p.m., and the race kick-off will be at 6:30 p.m.

 Broome County Parks 5K Parks Series Schedule

• Thursday, July 10th at Greenwood Park in Lisle
• Thursday, July 24th at Dorchester Park in Whitney Point
• Thursday, August 7th at Otsiningo Park in Binghamton
• Thursday, August 21st at Nathaniel Cole Park in Harpursville

All events are rain or shine. Dogs are not allowed on the course during the run/walk. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Broome County Council of Churches' Community Hunger Outreach Warehouse (CHOW ).