Book It! 5K
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About the race
The 6th Annual Book It! 5K is a fundraising event for the Parish Public Library held in Parish, New York on October 25, 2026. The main running event is the Book It! 5K Run/Walk, listed as 3.1 Miles. The event includes a separate Chicken BBQ at the Parish Public Library; proceeds from the barbecue benefit the library.
Race registration opens on 2026-07-31 and is priced at $25 per person through 2026-10-11, with a higher fee thereafter; a processing fee applies. Participants who register by 2026-10-11 are guaranteed a race shirt; later registrants may receive shirts on a first-come, first-served basis. Awards will follow the race for winners in Men’s, Women’s, and Youth categories. Additional prizes will be given for Best Costume in Adult, Youth, and Dog categories. Costumes are encouraged but not required.
The event is dog-friendly for well-trained, leashed dogs; dog costumes are explicitly welcome. Advance-sale chicken dinners were offered at $14, with at-the-door dinners available for $16; tickets are available at the door. In-person advance registration and barbecue ticket sales are available at the library, payable by cash, check, or Venmo. The event location is listed as 16 Union Street, Parish, NY 13131. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
