THURSDAY NIGHT RACE
8-31-23
7PM START TIME
The race will start and finish at Kiwanis Park using the newly paved bike path that runs alongside the Niagara Scenic Parkway!
Please join us on Thursday August 31, 2023 for the 43rd Annual Peach Festival 5K Run. This race has been around longer that almost any race in the area. Proceeds from race will be donated to a variety of local charities by Lewiston Kiwanis as part of their Peach Festival fundraising campaign. The race is the kick-off to the annual Peach Festival parade and weekend of fun on the midway at Academy Park!
START/FINISH
The race will start and finish at Kiwanis Park in Lewiston! A new course (see below) is being measured that will take runners to a turnaround point along the newly paved Niagara Scenic Parkway Path!
Kiwanis Park
Oxbow Lane
Lewiston, New York 14092
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP
Online registration will remain open right up until the start of the race. Race day registration and packet pickup will take place at the park from 5:00 pm right up until the start of the race at 7:00 pm.
5K Registration
- $25 through 8/29/23
- $30 8/30/23 to race day
* Register by August 17, 2023 to guarantee your official Peach Festival t-shirt! A small quantity of extra shirts will be ordered and distributed on a first-come first-serve basis until they are gone. Those who do not receive a t-shirt will get a coupon for a FREE peach shortcake at the upcoming Peach Festival! Paper Applications are also available for download.
Mail-in Registration Option
If 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 Lewiston Kiwanis.
>Peach Festival 5K Application & Waiver
>USATF Waiver (required)
POST RACE CELEBRATION
Join us after the race for a post race celebration including snacks, refreshments, music, and the awards ceremony!
PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking at Kiwanis Park and on village side streets near the start/finish line.
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female finishers and fresh peaches will be presented to the top three male and female 5K runners in each of the following age groups:
10 and under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 and older.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Mark Gallo at (716) 525-5973 or mgallo@niagara.edu.
Route map for 2022 Peach Festival 5K by Paul Beatty on plotaroute.com
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Gun start/chip finish timing 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(s)
- 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!
