LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk
When is LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk?
LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk takes place on Thursday, April 30, 2026 in Erie, PA.
What distances does LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk offer?
LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk offers 5 events: 1 Mile Walk- TIMED, 5K Run- TIMED, Virtual 5K Walk/Run or 1-Mile Walk/Run, 5K Walk/Run- NOT TIMED, 1 Mile Walk- NOT TIMED.
| Event | Distance | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mile Walk- TIMED | 1.0 mi | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K Run- TIMED | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| Virtual 5K Walk/Run or 1-Mile Walk/Run | 5.0 km | $25.00 | Register |
| 5K Walk/Run- NOT TIMED | — | $25.00 | Register |
| 1 Mile Walk- NOT TIMED | — | $25.00 | Register |
How much does LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk cost?
Registration for LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk starts at $25.00. Prices vary by event distance.
Where is LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk held?
LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk is held in Erie, PA at 5401 Peach St.
About LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk
13th Annual LECOM 5K & 1-Mile Wellness Walk
Join the Momentum. Fuel the Future of Healthcare.
Saturday, August 8, 2026 • 9:00 AM
LECOM Medical Fitness & Wellness Center • 5401 Peach Street, Erie, PA 16509
$25 per event • Live: register through race day • Virtual: register through Sept 29
We are pleased to announce our 13th Annual LECOM 5K — a healthful event where you can walk or run either our 3.1-mile (5K) course or our one-mile course. The LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center encourages an active lifestyle throughout our great nation, so we are again offering a virtual option for those who are unable to attend our live event. The virtual option does not require a timing device to participate, though you have the option of posting your time on the registration site to see how you compare with participants from around the country. Our live event offers the option to use timing devices and bibs, so you can either compete for a place medal or simply go for a personal best.
👕 Free This Year: A Premium Long-Sleeve Shirt
Every registrant receives a gorgeous white long-sleeve tee — perfect for those cooler fall miles ahead. A huge thank-you to our sponsors Great Lakes and Erie Insurance, who knocked it out of the park with a top-quality shirt. Shirts are available while supplies last, so register early to reserve your size.
The LECOM 5K Race Expo
Friday, August 7 • 2:00–6:00 PM • LECOM Wellness Center
Join us the evening before the race for our brand-new Expo, held alongside packet pickup and open to all runners and walkers registered for the LECOM 5K. Browse local vendors, grab giveaways, and enter raffles courtesy of:
Free Gait Assessments
LECOM clinicians will be on hand throughout the Expo — a great chance to get expert advice (and maybe try something new) before race day.
6:15 PM — Free Shake-Out Run & Shoe Demo
Starting in front of the Wellness Center, led by New Balance and Appalachian Running Company (ShoeFly). Open to all registered runners and walkers, in collaboration with the Erie Runners Club, Achilles Run Club, and Lucky Bean Run Club.
The Expo, gait assessments, and Shake-Out Run are open only to those registered for the LECOM 5K — run, walk, or virtual. Not registered yet? Sign up at lecom5k.com.
Packet pickup is available at the Friday Expo and again on Saturday morning before the race.
How to Participate
🏃 Participating in Our Live Event
- Register by August 8, 2026 (race day). Same-day registrations will be accepted, but we strongly recommend registering ahead of time to avoid delays.
- Pick up your race packet on Friday, August 7, 2:00–6:00 PM at the Race Expo (Wellness Center main entrance), or on race day.
- Race-day registration and packet pickup run 8:00–8:45 AM.
- Race-day shirts are available while supplies last — register early to reserve your size.
- Post-race refreshments, including fruit and water, will be available.
- Every participant is eligible for door prizes courtesy of our sponsors — you must be present to win.
- Awards go to the top 3 male and top 3 female finishers in the 5K.
💻 Participating Virtually
- Register by September 29, 2026.
- Complete the 1-mile or 3.1-mile distance between May 1 and September 29, 2026, and upload your results at lecom5k.com.
- Receive your completion t-shirt by mail the following month.
Supporting the Future of Healthcare
The primary focus of both events is the students who will be the future of our healthcare. We have seen the heightened risk that has faced our medical professionals over the past several years. They are stalwarts on the front line, providing care to those in need and risking their own lives to save others. Our profession is a noble one, and mindful of those currently in the battle, our efforts now will benefit those who will serve in years to come.
$4 Million+
raised and distributed by LECOM in student scholarships during the 2025–2026 academic year
All proceeds from the 5K event benefit the LECOM Student Scholarship Fund, helping to defray the educational costs of our future health care providers from LECOM. LECOM is an institution that trains Osteopathic Physicians, Pharmacists, Dentists, and Podiatrists. Since its inception, LECOM has proven itself as an educational institution that encourages and supports its scholars through and beyond their years of study. Our Annual LECOM Student Scholarship Galas are the chief generator of the resources used to help students defray and offset the cost of their medical education. In a time of increased need for primary care physicians, the need for successfully graduated medical practitioners is felt now more intensely than ever before.
Event FAQs
Live Event FAQs:
- When is packet pickup? We will hold packet pickup for all participants on Friday, August 7th from 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM in the LECOM Wellness Center 1st floor conference room. During that time, you may check into the race and pick up your race t-shirt and timing bib. You may also pick up your race packet on race day at the registration table beginning at 8:00 AM. Registration will end promptly at 8:45 AM on race day.
- Do I have to be timed? Timing bibs are not required to be worn for this event. If you do not wish to be timed, please do not take a timing bib upon check-in. If you wish to be timed, please ensure your timing bib is securely pinned to your clothing on race day and that you pass through the start and finish line to accurately capture your race time. Please note that if you do not wish to be timed that you will not be eligible for a placement medal.
- Will there be awards? Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female finishers in the 5K run after the majority of participants have crossed the finish line.
- Will there be refreshments? Water and bananas will be available for all participants before and after the event. We will also have 2 water stations on the 5K course.
- Will there be parking available? Free parking will be available for all participants in our North lot (across from the Wellness Center) and Northwest lot (across from Rite Aid). Millcreek and LECOM Police will be available to safely escort participants across Peach Street and West 54th Street.
- What if it rains on race day? This event will be taking place rain or shine.
- I am a LECOM student who is completing this event for community service credit. How do I submit proof of participation? If you would like to receive credit for this event, please submit your supporting documentation (proof of event registration and community service documentation) to Lzemanek@lecomwellness.com.
Virtual Event FAQs:
- What is a virtual event? A virtual event is an event you can complete anytime and anywhere! There isn't a set time or place since virtual runs are meant for you to complete at your own convenience and at your own pace.
- How do I submit my time? The completion of the virtual event is on the honor system- so there is no need for you to submit your time. If you'd like, you may post your results directly on our registration website to see how your time compares with other participants across the country. Once you have completed your walk/run, just wear your new t-shirt with pride!
- Is there a specific app we need to use to track our time? You can track your time with any app, watch, or fitness device that you would like.
- Can I complete my virtual run before I have received my t-shirt? You don't have to wait to receive your t-shirt in the mail- you can complete your run at any time. T-shirt will be mailed out within 30 days of the conclusion of the virtual event, which ends on September 30th. If you do not receive your t-shirt within 30 days, please send us a message through our main registration page.
- I am a LECOM student who is completing this event for community service credit. How do I submit proof of participation? If you would like to receive credit for this event, please submit your supporting documentation (proof of event registration and community service documentation) to Lzemanek@lecomwellness.com.
Race Map
5K Training Plans
Need help getting ready for the race? Try a training plan to keep you on target and consistent! Check out our 8–10-week programs written by our degreed and certified fitness team. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned runner, we've got you covered!