Lima Bean 5K
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Event
The Lima Bean 5K takes place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, in Lima, NY. The race starts and finishes at Lima Crossroads Church, 1574 Rochester Street. Entry fee listed is $27.50 (includes a $2.50 fee); the fee increases after April 30, 2026. The event is open to ages 8 - 100; children under 8 may participate free of charge but do not receive a bib or t-shirt. Participants who register before July 15 receive a t-shirt. Proceeds support the Lima Crossroads Festival and designated charities in 2025, including Lima Volunteer Ambulance, Teresa House, and Friends in Service Helping (FISH).
Course and logistics
The USATF certified 5K course runs through the outskirts of Lima and returns to the village. Chip timing is provided by HourGlass Works and a digital display clock will mark finishes. There is a water station at the halfway mark, overall and age-group awards, and a course cutoff set at two hours after the start. Parking is available at Crossroads Church; overflow parking is at Mark Tubbs Park about 1/2 mile away - participants are asked to take care when crossing Route 15A and not to block driveways or park on lawns. Families are welcome, strollers should start at the back, and pets are not permitted. The Lima Crossroads Festival spans four days with live music, a parade, family activities, and a bed race. Participants may bring a non-perishable food item (no glass) for the Lima Food Pantry. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
