Saturday, July 9th 2011

Printable Entry Form or On-line Registration. 

The place to be for area runners on Saturday, July 9, is the Parlor City 5K Run.  This great event draws competitive and recreational runners from around the region to the course mapped through downtown Binghamton.

The 9 a.m. start allows the runners and fans to enjoy the race and then move right into the accompanying for the 49th July Fest, a Binghamton tradition.

The open road race is a certified US Amateur Track & Field 5K distance. This year the race will follow a new route. Due to last December’s fire at the Midtown Mall and the continued street closure of Chenango Street, the course was moved mostly to the west side of Binghamton, measured and certified on 6/6/11 (USATF NY11034JG). The new route will start on the eastern side of the Court Street Bridge proceeding west to Front Street, south on Front to Riverside Drive, west on Riverside to Beethoven Street, north on Beethoven to Main Street, then east on Main back to Court Street ending back at the 2011 July Fest. The course is relatively flat and fast and with recent hot weather should take runners through some cooler residential neighborhoods. Following the race there will be a free Kid's Run across the Court Street Bridge.

The event is made possible by the race's financial sponsor, Chemung Canal & Trust; additional support and assistance is provided by the Downtown Binghamton Business Association (DBBA); City of Binghamton Departments of Economic Development, Parks, Public Works and Police/Traffic Division; the Broome County STOP-DWI Program, and the Triple Cities Runners Club.

Download the the entry form or register on-line.  Registration is open until 8:30 am on race day, but it is strongly suggested that you pre-register to ensure your spot in the race.

Need some more information, download the 2010 race results.