The LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk takes place at 5401 Peach St in Erie, Pennsylvania on April 30, 2026. The event offers two distance options: a 5K for runners and a 1-mile option for walkers or those seeking a shorter effort. The race starts at noon and costs $25 to enter. This wellness-focused event provides an accessible option for endurance athletes of varying abilities who want to participate in an organized outing. If you're traveling to Erie for this April race, you'll want accommodation within reasonable driving distance of the Peach Street venue to make an early arrival manageable.
From the Race Organizer
We are pleased to announce our 13th annual LECOM 5K as a healthful event that enables you to walk or run either our 3.1-mile course or one-mile course. LECOM Medical Fitness and Wellness Center encourages an active lifestyle throughout our great nation. So, we are maintaining our virtual option for those who are unable to attend our live event. Our virtual option does not require a timing device for you to participate, but you have the option of posting your time on the registration site to see how your time compares with others from around the country. Our live event will have the option to utilize timing devices and bibs so you can either compete for a place medal or just go for a personal best. The primary focus of both events is on 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 of medical attention 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. All proceeds from the 5K event will 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 resources that are used to assist students in defraying and offsetting the cost of their medical education. Each year, we raise millions of dollars in scholarship aid for our deserving students. In a time during which there is an increased need for primary care physicians, the need for successfully graduated medical practitioners is felt now more intensely than ever before.
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Race Travel Insurance
Don't forget travel insurance for April 30.
You've trained for months and booked a trip to Erie, PA.
A pre-race injury, a delayed flight, or a family emergency can derail the whole thing.
Travel insurance can help cover your race entry fee, hotel, and flights if you can't make it,
and may cover medical costs if something goes wrong on the course. Plans typically only run
5-7% of your total trip cost — and running events are covered under standard plans with no
additional coverage needed.
Trip cancellation up to 100% of prepaid costs
Running events covered under standard plans — no add-ons needed
Trip interruption up to 150% of non-refundable costs
When is LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk 2026 — Erie, PA?
LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk 2026 — Erie, PA takes place on April 30, 2026. The race is held in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Where is LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk 2026 — Erie, PA held?
LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk 2026 — Erie, PA is held at 5401 Peach St in Erie, Pennsylvania.
Where can I find hotels near LECOM 5K and 1-Mile Wellness Walk 2026 — Erie, PA?
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