Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend: Krauter 20k

AUG
1
2026
This event is part of Phelps Sauerkraut Weekend and features a historic 20K, the oldest race in the Finger Lakes. Runners can choose from a 20K, 5K, or an early start 20K for slower paces. All finishers get a medal and registration includes a race shirt, post-race food, and a can of sauerkraut.
Sat 1 Aug 2026
20 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Events

The event features the following race distances:

  • 20K Run
  • 5K
  • 20K Early Start

Details

The Phelps Sauerkraut 20K is noted as the oldest race in the Finger Lakes region. Both the 20K and 5K courses are USATF certified.

Packet pickup on race day starts at the lot at the corner of Main & Flint in Phelps, with 8 Banta Street (the Phelps Community Center) given as a location marker.

An early start option is offered for the 20K, specifically for participants who run a pace of 12 minutes per mile or slower.

Awards and Amenities

All participants in the 20K and 5K receive a finisher medal. Awards are given to the overall top three male and female finishers in both the 20K and 5K events.

Registration includes RFID timing, a race shirt, post-race food, and a can of sauerkraut. A post-race celebration is scheduled near the finish line.

The event takes place in Phelps, New York. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

20 km
20k Early Start
20 km
20k Run
5 km