Stride Forward - North Tonawanda
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About the race
Stride Forward is the inaugural YWCA of the Niagara Frontier 5K held on April 17, 2027 in Downtown North Tonawanda, with start and finish near 49 Tremont St, North Tonawanda, NY 14120.
The course begins on Tremont Street next to the First United Methodist Church at 65 Main St, follows a neighboring side street onto Sweeney Street, then continues on a fast, flat out and back route alongside the Historic Erie Canal before returning to the original start area.
Registration opens October 1, 2026 and includes an adult unisex t-shirt, a goody bag, and a finisher's medal. Fee tiers listed by the organizer are: Early Bird $30 through December 31, 2026; General $35 from January 1 to March 31, 2027; and Late $45 from April 1 to April 16, 2027. A fundraise for free entry option is available during registration.
This is a professionally timed event. All finishers receive a custom finisher's medal and awards are planned for the top three overall male and female finishers. Packet pick-up is scheduled April 15 and 16 at the YWCA building at 49 Tremont St inside Sprinkles Cafe, with on-site packet pickup available on race day prior to the start.
Post-race activities on Tremont Street include food and drinks, live music, a basket raffle inside Sprinkles Cafe, community connections, and award presentations. Free street parking and city lots are available nearby. All proceeds benefit the YWCA of the Niagara Frontier, which provides services in gender equality, education, crisis services, childcare, and related programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
