Ontario House (aka Stone Jug) 5K

Youngstown, NY




YOUNGSTOWN: Please join us on Saturday January 31, 2026 for the 5th 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 all 5k participants who register by Monday Friday January 23, 2026 at 9am when we place the order. 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 sandwiches donated by the jug!

9:00-11:00 Race Day Registration & Packet Pickup

Packet Pickup will take place inside the Ontario House (back dining room).

5K Registration Fee ................... $30/$35 after 11/30/25

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 iRunWNY. Paper applications must be received by 1-30-26.

>Ontario House (aka Stone Jug) 5K Application & Waiver COMING SOON
>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!


START/FINISH
The 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!

Ontario House (aka Stone Jug)
358 Main Street
Youngstown, NY 14174


PARKING
There is plenty of free parking throughout the Village with overflow parking just inside the entrance to Fort Niagara.

AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers plus age group gifts (TBD) 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.

19 and under, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Paul Beatty at (716) 998-5777.

CANCELLATION POLICY
There 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 SERVICES
Professional 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!

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When & Where

Jan 31, 2026

Saturday

11:00 AM

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Stone Jug 5K T-Shirt







The Jug is planning to have live music starting at 1pm. Additional information will be posted once we confirm the lineup.







Please consider making a donation to support the Youngstown Free Library!



SPECIAL THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING PEOPLE WHO MADE A  DONATION IN SUPPORT OF OUR LIBRARY!

The Stone Jug
Mike & Barb Costello
(Beer & Sandwiches!)







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