Lockport 10: WNY's Toughest Road Race

Team work makes the dream work.

Thank you to everyone who came out and ran yesterday. Also, thank you all who contributed in one way or another to make this race happen.

LOCKPORT 5 & 10 MILER - 2/14/2026 32 Degrees, very little wind and the SUN came out!

Harrington Rd near mile 6 is a little windswept this morning. The rest of the course is in pretty good shape. Registration begins at 7am.

COMPLETE RACE DAY INFO

Dear Lockport 10 Runner:

Thank you for entering the 54th Annual Lockport 10. This event is Western New York’s second oldest running event and as we like to boldly state, “Western New York’s Toughest Road Race.”

In 2018 the Lockport 10 found a new home in Lockport’s Historic Palace Theatre. All of the proceeds of this event will help the Palace Theatre “keep the lights on”. For more information on the Palace and its programs visit LockportPalaceTheatre.org

Weather:
As you all know the Lockport 10 attracts the heartiest of runners. We would like for you to have a pleasant experience while running. Please stay up to date on the forecast and prepare yourself for the race day weather. Here are a few tips for you to keep in mind:

Dress in layers
No exposed skin
Hydrate
Consider hand-warmers
Get a good warm up in
Adjust your effort as needed

Directions:
The Palace Theatre is located at 2 East Avenue, Lockport, New York.
From the Buffalo area take route 78 north to the City of Lockport. Cross over the canal and turn right onto Main St. Travel east on Main St. until you come to the Palace.

From the Rochester area follow route 31 west into the City of Lockport and the Theatre.

From the Niagara Falls area follow route 31 east into the City of Lockport and the Theatre.

Parking:
There are several parking lots near the Palace to take advantage of on race day. You may park behind the Old Post Office in the city lot across from the Cornerstone Arena. There is also a parking lot behind the Palace. You can access this lot from Walnut Street. There is limited on-street parking. The block of East Avenue in front of the Palace and nearby side streets will be closed to parking.

Please consider visiting downtown Lockport’s many great businesses, restaurants and bars before you head home. Please remember to drink responsibly.

Race Day Schedule:
7:00am Registration begins in the upstairs mezzanine of the Palace
8:50am Opening Ceremonies outside
8:55am Buses leave from next to the Old Post Office located on Elm Street.
9:00am Lockport 10 Starts from the in front of the Lockport Public Library
9:45am Lockport 5 Starts from the 5-mile mark on Slayton Settlement Rd.
10:00am Post-Race Party Begins at Big Ditch Brewing Co.
11:30am Finish Line closes
11:30pm Awards on the main stage
1:00pm Post Race Party Ends

If you are pre registered for this year’s race you will head upstairs to the mezzanine to pick up your race bib. If you need to sign up on race day you will register at the concession stand in the Palace’s inner lobby.

Race Day Entry Fees:
Lockport 10: $50 (no shirt)
Lockport 5: $40 (no shirt)

Credit/debit cards will be accepted. Checks may be made payable to:
Lockport Palace Theatre

There will be a limited number of Lockport 10 shirts available for purchase in the inner lobby of the Palace Theatre

ALL ATHLETES WILL NEED TO SIGN A USA TRACK & FIELD WAIVER. The waivers will be at registration or you may print one out ahead of time, fill it out and bring it with you to registration.

Click here for the USATF Waiver

Course:
The Lockport 10 is a challenging course.

Lockport 10 Course Map

The race starts in front of the Lockport Public Library. The finish line will be located under the Palace’s marquee.

The course IS NOT a closed course. You can expect some traffic on race day. Please make yourself aware of your surroundings. The course will be marshaled by Lockport Fire Department, Lockport City Police, Niagara County Sheriff Deputies, New York State Police and volunteers. Please be considerate of these people and follow all their instructions.

The course is designed to be run with the flow of traffic. Please stay to the right at all times EXCEPT for when you are on North Canal Road and return back over the Cold Springs Road Bridge (the canal) as you head towards the finish. You will run in the left lane against traffic. We will do our best to cone a lane for you to run in on Market Street.

THERE WILL BE A WORKWOODING SEMINAR ON RACE DAY LOCATED AT THE NIAGARA COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS LOCATED ON ROUTE 78 (LOCKPORT-OLCOTT RD). THERE WILL BE INCREASED TRAFFIC AT GATES OF THE FACILITY WHICH IS AT ABOUT THE 2.5 MILE MARK OF THE COURSE. THE ORGANIZERS WILL HAVE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP MANAGE TRAFFIC. ATTENDEES ARE AWARE THAT THERE WILL BE A RACE IN PROGRESS. PLEASE BE VIGILANT.

The organizers of the Lockport 10 STRONGLY DISCOURAGE the use of headphones during this event. We want you to hear all pre-race instructions. For your safety we want you to be more aware of your surroundings while the race is in progress. Thank you for your consideration in this request.

You watch the course tutorial video for more race information:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HYEJE_W7-Yo&t=12s

Aid Stations:
There will be an aid station at mile 5 of the course provided by the Phipps Family. This will be the location of the relay exchange and the start of the 5-mile event. You can count on water and orange slices at this location. Please plan your race nutrition needs accordingly.

Comfort Stations:
Start/Finish: Inside of the Palace
Approximately Mile 2: Widewater Marina Parking Lot
Approximately Mile 5/L5 Start: 2 portable toilets
Just after Mile 8.5: Widewaters Marina Parking Lot

Please plan your bodily functions accordingly.

Timing:
Score This!!! will be your timers. They will use Race Result timing technology. Your timing chip will be located on the back of your race number. Please make sure that your number is worn on the front of your body and is visible at all times during the race. There will be timing mats at the 5-mile mark (Lockport 5 start line). Race results will be posted on the Score This!!! Website (http://www.score-this.com ) following the race.

Race Features:
Finishers of the Lockport 10 10-mile event will receive a finisher medal. There will be finisher medals for the 5-mile event as well.

There will be a limited number of Lockport 10 shirts available for purchase in the Palace’s inner lobby.

Post-Race Party:
This year’s post-race party will be held at the Big Ditch Brewing Company located in Lockport’s Historic Old Post Office. It is located directly across the street from the Palace. Your gear will be safe in the Palace while you race and then head across the street for food, refreshments, camaraderie, live music and the awards. Don’t forget to tip the wait staff and bartenders. This is an early day for them.

Facilities:
The Palace has ample restrooms in the lobby. Runners will have plenty of room to spread out, relax and leave their bags in the theater.

For those who have been running this event please take note of the many improvements that have been made to the theater. Your race entry fees are making a difference in the theater. To learn more about the Palace Theatre, its many programs and shows visit the website at: https://lockportpalacetheatre.org/ You can also give the Palace a follow on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Spectators:
Spectators are welcomed and encouraged at the Lockport 10. Please keep in mind that traffic will be restricted on the course. Please if you find it necessary to travel out on the course DO NOT park your car on the course and keep in mind the safety of the runners. You need to respect all local law enforcement and course volunteers.

We encourage spectators to become course volunteers to help pass the time. Continue to read on.

Volunteers:
Volunteers are important to all successful races. If you’re looking to give back to the WNY running community please consider volunteering for the Lockport 10. You can email Jeff Tracy directly at [email protected] The RD will be in the Palace’s outer lobby at 8am assigning volunteer locations on the course. Thank you for your consideration.

Giving Back:
We will be accepting the donation of personal hygiene materials for the Lockport Cares Emergency Homeless Shelter. The following items will be accepted: paper towels, disinfectant wipes, shampoo, shower gel, liquid hand soap, toothbrushes, feminine hygiene products, new men/women’s socks & underwear, laundry soap, deodorant, and shaving cream.

Questions:
Please follow the Lockport 10 page on facebook (https://www.facebook.com/LockportY10/). The phone number of the Palace Theatre is 716-438-1130. For any further questions you may email the race director at [email protected] DO NOT expect a reply on race morning due to race preparations.

Have a great run and thank you for running the Lockport 10.

We are approaching 200 entrants and nice weather.

Volunteers are also needed for course marshals. Report to Will Call in the Palace Lobby at 8am.

54th annual Lockport 10 Open Road Race slated Saturday On Saturday, the Historic Palace Theatre will host the 54th annual Lockport 10 Open Road Race. The race features a challenging 10-mile course and beautiful February weather. Runners will start

It’s a good thing we are not running this morning. The temperatures are definitely trending warmer for next weekend and the runners are feeling it. We had nine people sign up last night. So far, 177 hearty runners have registered.

2026 Lockport 10
Race Date: 14 February 2026 (We are always the 2nd Saturday of Februay)

REGISTRATION OPENS: 1 November 2025
Last year's prices will remain in effect before going up on 1 December 2025.

Thank you for all of your support over the years.

RunLockport.com

Many of these runners have a long history running in the Lockport 10.

In 1968, the Lockport Track Club of New York put together a team of eight high school runners ages 14-18 to see how fast they could run 100 miles together. They ran on a 440-yard cinder track, each running 12.5 miles. They did it running sprints of continuous intervals of 220 yards and 110 yards, passing the baton.

Their time was 7:27:55, which is an average 4:28.2 pace per mile.

One runner remarked, "In the beginning it felt fairly easy to me, like I would be able do it all day. In the last few miles, I particularly remember struggling to start running again after each rest cycle. Blisters, sunburned skin, raw emotions, and quite a bit of pain accompanied us all on that 100-mile journey, but we reached our goal."

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