Indigenous People's Day 5K
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Indigenous People's Day 5K - Tuscarora Nation, NY
The Indigenous People's Day 5K is scheduled for Sunday, October 11, 2026 at the Tuscarora Nation House, 5226 Walmore Road, Lewiston, NY. The event includes a timed 5K run and a non-timed 1 Mile Fun Walk, both using out and back courses on Mount Hope Road with the 5K turnaround located just past Greene Road. Both distances start and finish at the Nation House.
Online registration (credit card) remains open through October 11 at 7pm. Race day registration and packet pickup will take place inside the Nation House; due to limited internet, only cash or check will be accepted for race day payments. Entry fees change after September 30; race day registration carries a single higher fee for all participants. Nation residents are eligible for discounted pricing via a promo code available from the event organizers.
A post-race celebration at the Nation House will include a home cooked breakfast, native music, crafts and other activities. Free parking is available at the Nation House with additional parking at Tuscarora Elementary School across the street.
Awards include custom trophies donated by Tuscarora Woodworks for first place overall male and female 5K finishers, and medals for the top three male and female 5K finishers in the listed age groups: 14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older. Chip timing and real-time results are provided by Race Management Solutions using Jaguar Electronic RFID timing, with results accessible through event result platforms and kiosks. Finish line photos and downloadable finisher certificates will be available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
