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Saturday, October 2nd, 2027
34 Thompson Park, Watertown NY
5K
52–66°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
54–72°F
dry
2024
51–67°F
dry
2023
60–76°F
dry
2022
37–58°F
dry
2021
59–64°F
rain
2020
44–54°F
rain
2019
45–53°F
rain
2018
50–60°F
dry
2017
53–72°F
dry
2016
57–64°F
rain
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Race-day forecast · Saturday, Oct 2
Sunny · 44–59°F
Saturday, Oct 2starts near 44°F · 0% chance of rain · wind up to 10 mph
About this race
Medal for the Red Kettle - Thompson Park - Watertown NY - 10/2/27
The annual Medal for the Red Kettle Race is back for its 2nd annual run through Thompson Park in Watertown NY.
Water will be provided along the course and after you have crossed the finish line! There will be apples and cider provided, too.
All finishers will receive a medal.
Packet Pickup:
Wednesday, September 29 at Treating the Root (1511 Washington St - Suite 2) from 3pm-6pm AND Thursday, September 30 at Treating the Root from 11am-6pm. You will get your bib number and a goodie bag. Race day packet pickup will be available from 8:30-9:15am at Thompson Park - a table will be set up with a volunteer to help you.
No race day registration
This event will be weather permitting - a drizzle, we are running! A downpour, stay in bed!
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