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Friday, December 25th, 2026
31 Church St, Vernon Rockville CT
5K
25–39°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
22–41°F
dry
2024
18–32°F
dry
2023
35–50°F
dry
2022
12–27°F
dry
2021
23–38°F
rain
2020
37–59°F
rain
2019
23–42°F
dry
2018
26–35°F
dry
2017
23–37°F
rain
2016
28–44°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
The 45th Annual Scrooge Scramble 5K Road Race - Presented by TruNorth Construction.
Event Details
- Date: December 25, 2026
- Start Time: 10:00 AM
- Location: 31 Church St, Vernon, CT 06066
- Website: Race Registration
Course Information
- Course Type: Rails to Trails Event
- Course Description: Phoenix Street to the 1.5 Mile Marker (before Valley Falls Park) and back.
- Certification: USATF Certified 5K Race Course
- Parking: Available on Church Street (Trail Side) and Birch Street (Trail Side)
Charity Contribution
- Beneficiary: All proceeds go to benefit the Cornerstone's Shelters, Soup Kitchen, Food Cupboard, and Clothing Bank.
- Donation: Use the Donation button to donate any Amount you can to the benefit.
Registration Information
- Online Registration: All entry is online in 2026.
- Payment by Check: To pay by check on race day, use coupon code "Scrooge" at checkout. This coupon for pay by check is only valid on Dec 25.
- Checks Payable: Cornerstone Foundation
- Race Day Instructions: Pin numbers to the front of the jersey using four pins.
Course map
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