Tinsel Fun Run
Berlin, CT
Sat, Dec 5, 2026
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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
139 Patterson Way, Berlin CT
29–43°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 4 of the last 10 years
2025
11–28°F
dry
2024
32–38°F
rain
2023
31–43°F
dry
2022
30–46°F
dry
2021
30–44°F
dry
2020
36–43°F
rain
2019
27–39°F
dry
2018
22–35°F
dry
2017
38–56°F
rain
2016
31–45°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
29°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
42nd ANNUAL
TINSEL FUN RUN
Presented by the New Britian YMCA and Berlin Parks and Recreation
2 Mile Run
Saturday, December 5th 2026 @11am
Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way
Entry fee: Online registration $35 until 10/31; $40 from 11/1-11/30, $45 from 12/1-raceday
Awards: 10 and Under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-25, 26-33, 34-41,42-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in each category.
Special award for top male and female Berlin residents.
Costumes: Holiday costumes are encouraged! Come and run in your costume and register to
win a gift card. Individuals and/or groups will be chosen.
Raffles: Everyone registered for the Run will be eligible for special raffle prizes after the race.
You must be present to win.
T-shirts: The first 75 people to register by October 31st will receive a free Tinsel Fun Run t-shirt on race day.
All runners will be given a refreshment bag with post race treats
For Additional Information or Questions Contact:
Carrie at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA: 203-440-1925 or [email protected]
Debbie at Berlin Parks & Recreation: 860-828-7056 or [email protected]
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