The Pilgrimage Run at Erie Community Park

The Pilgrimage is a Thanksgiving Day run on Thursday, November 26, 2026, in Erie, with a 2 mile run/walk, a 4 mile run, and a kids run. It starts and finishes by Erie Community Park at the Erie Recreation Center, and the organizers describe it as a way to start the holiday weekend by getting out and giving back.

All events start at 9:00 AM. The 2 mile and 4 mile routes cover Old Town Erie and are about 90 percent paved trails and 10 percent streets. You can run, walk, jog, or push a baby stroller, which makes it a good fit for families. The 4 mile is offered as an untimed run or a chip timed run, and the 2 mile is not officially timed. The kids run is 400 yards.

Current registration is $40 for the 2 mile or the untimed 4 mile, $45 for the chip timed 4 mile, and $25 for the Kids Pack. Participants in the 2 mile and 4 mile receive a shirt.

Dogs are welcome on a leash at all times, and owners are asked to clean up after them and start near the back. Strollers and wagons are allowed. Each year, proceeds go to a community member or family facing a hardship, nominated by the community.

Register on RunSignup through the link on this page. Details are subject to change, so always confirm with the organizer before registering.