Strawberry Festival 5k/8k run
About this race
The Annual Strawberry Festival 5k/8k race started by the late Mrs. Judy Christopher to inspire those in our community to run/walk to be healthy. Wolfpack Multisport continues to strive to bring a healthy positive change to our community. Won't you join us at the longest running race in Orleans County. Choose your distance, 5k or 8k, running through the Beautiful Village of Albion, and along the Historic Erie Canal. Proceeds from the event benefit the Rotary Club of Albion.
USATF Certified courses:
5K 2026
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1925007
8K 2026
https://www.plotaroute.com/route/1925023
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: When and where is packet pickup? Answer Packet pickup is on State St near the start/finish line. It starts at 6:30am and ends at 7:50am so we can start on time at 8am.
Q: Is there a course cutoff, or will I be rerouted to the 5K course if I'm at the back of the pack on the 8K? Answer: There is no course cutoff.
Q: Will the roads be closed to traffic? Answer: Just State Street for the start/finish line and for festival preparations.
Q: Will there be water stops on the course? Yes! No Gatorade or electrolytes so please plan accordingly.
Q: Where do I park? Answer: State Rd will be blocked off at 5:30am for the race and afterwards for the festival. Obey any posted parking signs.
Q: Where can I find more information on the Albion Strawberry Festival? Answer: Here are the festival and Facebook pages.
Pick your distance
Running
2026 Strawberry Festival 5k Race
2026 Strawberry Festival 8k Race
2026 Strawberry Festival 5k Over 70
2026 Strawberry Festival 8k Over 70
Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of historical conditions on this event's race dates in Albion.
Course
Route map and elevation profile
No course map published yet.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Albion
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Albion Running Calendar 2026 2 races
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, 2 Albion events
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