Friends of McCormick's Creek 5K Run/Walk
About this race
The Friends of McCormick's Creek are pleased to host their annual 5K road race on Saturday, April 17, 2027. This is a Mag 7 Series Race. It's a fast course with rolling hills in McCormick's Creek State Park. Proceeds will be used to develop and support projects and events that help preserve, restore, manage, and interpret the natural and cultural heritage and recreational opportunities of McCormick’s Creek State Park. Packet pick-up is 7:00am-8:15am at the Nature Center on race day. The race starts promptly at 8:30am. Refreshments and an awards ceremony follow the race.
Prizes are given to top male and female 5K overall runners and walkers. Awards granted to top 2 age group winners in 5K Run and first age group winners in 5K Walk. Those registering before April 2, 2027, can receive a race shirt. Shirts are available while supplies last after April 1st. Race-day registration (cash or check only) will be $30 beginning at 7:00am at the Nature Center on April 17, 2027.
Post-race Pancakes and Sausage Breakfast available for $5. Please purchase before 4/14/2027 so we know how much to buy!
Severe Weather Policy: When thunder is heard or lightning is seen, race start will be delayed for 20 minutes. Subsequent thunder or lightning after the beginning of the initial 20-minute count will reset the clock for another 20-minute count. Race can be postponed a maximum of 75 minutes at which point it will be canceled. No refunds for weather cancelations.
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Running
5K Run
Walking
5K Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 3 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Spencer, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:06 AM and sets at 8:26 PM local time (EDT) in Spencer on April 17, 2027 — 13h 19m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 4 Spencer events
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