It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here! - Hamilton Chamber 5K

🎉 Event Overview

• Race Name: It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here! - Hamilton Chamber 5K
• Date: Saturday, June 21, 2025
• Location: The Hamilton Village Office Lawn at 3 Broad Street, Hamilton, NY
• Register: Click here

💰 Purpose of Funds

• Grant Program: All funds raised go to The Chamber Small Business Grant Program, funding small businesses for equipment and marketing upgrades.
• Library Support: Proceeds will also support the Hamilton Public Library.
• Community Initiative: The library will create a community outdoor recreation equipment lending collection, including items like snowshoes and telescopes.
• Accessibility: This initiative is designed to make outdoor experiences more accessible to everyone, encouraging recreation, learning, and connection.

🏅 Race Details

• Timed By: Leone Timing
• Start Times: 5K Timed Race: 8:30 AM: Family Fun Run: 10:00 AM
• Race Course: The route features low-traffic country roads, with beautiful views of Colgate University and the village.
• Fun Run: The Family Fun Run route is a 0.40 mile loop. Click to see fun run route.

☀️ Weather & Climate

• Location: Hamilton is located 45 miles southeast of Syracuse in Central NY.
• Temperature Range: In June, temperatures typically range between the mid-50s and mid-70s.

🗺️ Course Details

• Start: The course starts on Payne Street and includes No Payne No Gain Hill, a steep incline.
• Spring St: A decline where you can pick up some speed before heading back up towards Hamilton Street.
• Colgate's Campus: The route includes beautiful tree-lined paths on Colgate's campus.
• Finish: Participants finish where the race began, at Payne Street.

🎁 Race Giveaway

• Awards: First, second, and third-place winners in each gender category will receive Chamber Gift Cards.
• Medals: Winner medals for top 3 racers in each gender category in age groups.
• Inclusions: Custom race shirt (inventory limited), runner's welcome bag with granola and local coupons.
• Extras: Custom race bib, chip timing, and hydration/aid station along the course.

📅 Packet Pick-Up & Registration

• Friday, June 20: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hamilton Public Library
• Race Day: Saturday, 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the race start location.
• Note: All registrations must be completed online. No paper or cash payments will be accepted.

🙏 Thank You to Our Sponsors!

• Challenge Series: Proud Member of the 2025 Route 20 Road Challenge Series