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When
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Where
Riverwinds Community Center, West Deptford NJ
Distances
5K · 1 Mile
Typical weather
33–47°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
30–41°F
dry
2024
29–35°F
dry
2023
32–43°F
dry
2022
31–56°F
rain
2021
44–63°F
rain
2020
31–42°F
dry
2019
28–51°F
dry
2018
27–40°F
dry
2017
40–58°F
dry
2016
35–46°F
rain
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About this race
9th Annual Holiday Race featuring 3 Great Distances and a Whole Lot of fun.
This race proudly supports the HEADstrong Foundation. Info Here: www.HEADstrong.org 8K and 5K Race Amenities:- Chip-Timed Race with Live Results and awards
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Course Highlights:
- Paved Course
- Waterfront Areas with Views of Philadelphia
- Awards for top male and female finishers in 8K and 5K (Top 3 Overall and Top 3 Per Age Group -10 and Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, and every 10 yrs)
- Finisher Medals a Custom Cocoa Mug for All Finishers
- Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants
- 1 Mile Non-timed Course for Kids 14 and Under.
- Fun Run Starts at 8:40am (Right Before the 8K/5K)
- Finisher Medal and Elf n Cocoa custom beanie for all kids too! Must register by 12/2 to guarantee beanie.
- Cup of Delicious Hot Cocoa from "Death of the Fox Coffee House" at the Finish for all registered participants
- 1 Miler Kids able encouraged to have a non-registered parent join them. Volunteers on course to direct them.
- 1 Miler Kids Fun Run Starts at 8:40AM (age 12 and under) - 5K Starts at 9:00AM - 8K Starts at 9:05AM.
- Walkers welcome in 5K distance. Need to register to participate and start at 9:05 behind runners.
- Professional Photographer on staff. Free Downloadable Race and After-Party Photos provided 24-28 hrs after race.
- Food Truck - DonutNV - Serving Donuts and Coffee! Pre and post race.
- DJ playing Holiday Tunes at Post Race Party
- Visit from a Special Character... :)
- Jogging Strollers are permitted.
- Dogs are not permitted to participate.
- Race is Rain or Shine. No Refunds or Transfers.
- RACE DAY PACKET PICK-UP: 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM. Please arrive by 8:15 AM to park (Free parking), pick up race bib and shirt. Pick up will be inside the Main Lobby at Riverwinds Community Center. Second option TBD.
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