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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Christopher Martin's Restaurant, New Haven CT
5K
32–44°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
30–41°F
dry
2024
27–34°F
dry
2023
28–40°F
dry
2022
39–57°F
rain
2021
46–57°F
rain
2020
32–38°F
dry
2019
27–45°F
dry
2018
25–40°F
dry
2017
38–56°F
rain
2016
36–44°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Our 42nd annual Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children is December 6th!! The flat 5K course runs from Christopher Martin’s Restaurant on Upper State Street to Downtown New Haven, Wooster Square neighborhood and back.
NEW THIS YEAR All participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt!
Post-Race Celebration
Voted CT's best post-race party! As always, you can expect a great party with:
- Refreshments: Enjoy delicious food and drinks!
- Live Entertainment: Experience local music and entertainment!
- Awards Ceremony: Celebrate our top finishers!
- FREE BEER: Complimentary beer for participants aged 21 and older!
Festivities will be outside this year.
Packet Pick-Up Details
Early Packet Pick-Up Location: Woodbridge Running Co., 7 Landin St. Woodbridge, CT.
- Friday, December 4: 12:00pm - 6:00pm
- Saturday, December 5: 10:00am - 5:00pm
Our Mission
Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children is an annual tradition for the local running community that emphasizes the gift of giving during the holiday season. We hope to make Christmas a little brighter for children in the New Haven area by giving them a toy from friends and neighbors they have never met. Over the years, our race has given over 50,000 toys to local children.
More Information
For more details, visit the official race page: Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children.
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