Stride Forward - North Tonawanda
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Stride Forward
Stride Forward is the inaugural YWCA of the Niagara Frontier 5K held on April 17, 2027 in Downtown North Tonawanda. The course starts and finishes near 49 Tremont St in front of the YWCA building.
The route begins on Tremont Street next to the First United Methodist Church at 65 Main St, continues along a neighboring side street onto Sweeney Street, and follows an out and back alongside the Historic Erie Canal before returning to the start area. The course is described as flat and fast and is professionally timed.
Registration opens on October 1, 2026. Pricing tiers are: Early Bird $30.00 through December 31, 2026; General $35.00 from January 1 to March 31, 2027; Late $45.00 from April 1 to April 16, 2027. Registrations include an adult unisex t-shirt, a goody bag, and a finisher's medal. A Fundraise for Free Entry promotion is offered during registration.
Packet pick up is available April 15 and 16 at the YWCA building at 49 Tremont St inside Sprinkles Cafe, and on race day at the on site registration booth. Post race activities on Tremont Street in front of the YWCA include food and drinks, live music, a basket raffle inside Sprinkles Cafe, community connections, and award presentations.
All proceeds benefit the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, supporting services such as gender equality programs, education, crisis services, and childcare. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
