YOUNGSTOWN: Please join us on Saturday February 1, 2025 for the 4th Annual Ontario House (aka Stone Jug) 5K! This beautiful and scenic 5K run will take place in the historic Village of Youngstown New York along the Niagara River and features amazing views of the Lower Niagara River, Lake Ontario, and Niagara-on-the-Lake, Canada! The event is hoping to raise much needed funds for the Youngstown Free Library and your support is very much appreciated.Online Registration (credit card) will remain open right up until the start of the race. Paper apps will also be available (cash or check). Our popular Stone Jug t-shirts are guaranteed to 5K and 1 Mile Walk participants who register by Friday January 24, 2025 at 12pm. A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis on race day until they are gone. Post race celebration includes beer (The first one is on the house!) and pulled pork sandwiches donated by the jug!
9:00-11:00 Race Day Registration & Packet PickupPacket Pickup will take place inside the Ontario House (back dining room).5K Registration Fee ................... $30/$35 after 11/30/24
1Mile WALK Registration Fee .... $30/$35 after 11/30/24
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run ................ $15 (includes finisher medal and post race snacks)
NEW FOR 2025!
1-Mile WALK (10am START)
Not up for 3.1 miles but would still like to support the library and join the fun. We are offering a 1-Mile Fun Walk that will start at 10:00am in front of the Stone Jug CLICK HERE to view the 1 Mile Walk route
Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run (10:30 START)
Kids 12 and under are invited to the Youngstown Library on race day for a 1/2 mile kids fun run! The kids fun run will start and finish at the library and all participants will receive a finisher medal and post race snacks at the library. Library staff will be planning a variety of kid friendly activities that will be announced here in the near future. CLICK HERE to view the Kids Fun Run route
Mail-in Registration OptionIf you prefer to mail in your registration, please download both the race waiver and appropriate USATF liability waiver below and mail to the address shown. You must complete and mail BOTH waivers to the address shown on the waiver along with your check payable to iRunWNY. Paper applications must be received by 1-25-25.>Ontario House (aka Stone Jug) 5K Application & Waiver>USATF Waiver (required)
Post Race Celebration
The post race celebration and awards ceremony will take place inside the Ontario House after the race and includes beer (The first one is on the house!) and pulled pork sandwiches donated by The Jug!
Please note that the Kids 1/2 Mile Fun Run starts and finishes at the Youngstown Library with kid-friendly activities planned after the race!START/FINISHThe 5K race will start on Main Street in front of the Ontario House at 11am sharp and will finish inside the back parking lot of The Jug. CLICK HERE to view the USATF certified course! The 1-Mile Fun Walk will also start on Main Street (VIEW COURSE MAP) and finish inside the back parking lot of The Jug.
Ontario House (aka Stone Jug)
358 Main Street
Youngstown, NY 14174
PARKINGThere is plenty of free parking throughout the Village with overflow parking just inside the entrance to Fort Niagara.AGE GROUPS & AWARDSTrophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers plus age group medals as outlined below. Custom finisher certificates showing race stats and age group rank can be downloaded and printed after the race via the RESULTS button at the top of this page.14 and under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.CONTACT / INFORMATIONFor additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Paul Beatty at (716) 998-5777.CANCELLATION POLICYThere will be no refunds. In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, etc), we reserve the right to postpone/reschedule the event at our discretion or offer a virtual alternative if necessary. TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICESProfessional timing & finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. Results are updated throughout the race in real time and can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
- FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- Scrolling Results TV Monitor
- ITSYourRace.com
- RaceManagementSolutions.com
Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge!This event is being brought to you by...