Waterfront 5k Run & Walk
About this race
The Waterfront Foundation is excited to announce its first annual 5K fundraiser, The Waterfront 5K Run & Walk, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at Wright Park in Dunkirk, NY. This community event helps The Waterfront Foundation continue its work to strengthen our community by creating opportunities for wellness, connection, and a healthier future for everyone.
Registration for the 5K will begin at 8:00 a.m., with the race starting at 9:00 a.m.
In addition to the 5K, families can also enjoy a Baby Crawl event during registration from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. Participants will have the opportunity to register for the Baby Crawl as part of the morning’s activities. Dogs are welcome to join the fun and may participate while following Wright Park’s park rules and guidelines for pets.
More event details, registration information, and additional updates will be shared soon. We look forward to bringing the community together for this exciting first annual event. Check back for more information!
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Running
Waterfront 5k Run & Walk ADULT TICKET
Waterfront 5k Run & Walk UNDER 18 TICKET
Waterfront 5k Run & Walk BABY CRAWL
Typical race-day weather
Based on 1 year of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Dunkirk, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:28 PM local time (EDT) in Dunkirk on August 8, 2026 — 14h 11m of daylight.
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2026 results — Waterfront 5k Run & Walk
Waterfront 5k Run & Walk ADULT TICKET · 30 finishers
| Place | Name | Time | Pace |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tony Swierk | 21:45 | 7:00 /mi |
| 2 | Damon Dylan | 22:58 | 7:24 /mi |
| 3 | Andre Lockett | 23:30 | 7:34 /mi |
| 4 | Ty Pattyson | 24:31 | 7:54 /mi |
| 5 | Ashley Forsyth | 24:55 | 8:01 /mi |
Every finisher is on the results page, filterable by distance, gender and age group.
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🏃 Plan Your Next Race in Dunkirk
Find upcoming events by distance:
- Dunkirk 5K Races 2 races
- Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk events
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