Berks County Agricultural Center, Leesport PA
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
🎄 Event Invitation
The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is happy to invite you to the 39th annual Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run!
Looking to squeeze one last fun event in over the Christmas break? This race is always a family favorite, with proceeds benefiting the Berks County Cross Country Coaches Association. So grab your friends & family and close out 2025 with us!
🏃♂️ Course Details
- Course Type: The course features a mix of road and easy trail sections through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail.
- Direction: We'll be running clockwise this year.
- Strollers and Walkers: Strollers and walkers are welcome.
- Dogs: Dogs are not permitted at this event.
💵 Registration Fees
- Early Registration: $25 per runner through November 27th, 2025.
- Late Registration: $30 per runner from November 28th to December 15, 2025 at midnight.
- Day-of Registration: $30 (hoodies will not be available for purchase).
- Closure: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 15th at 11:59PM EST.
Option to add a hoodie for an additional cost during checkout.
🧥 Hoodies
- Color: This year's hoodie color is Indigo Blue. You can see a mock-up when you register.
- Cost: Hoodies are not included with the race registration cost but can be added to your order during the checkout process for $22 until November 27th, 2025.
- Order Deadline: Deadline to order: November 27th, 2025.
- Pickup: Must be picked up at the race: no holds. No additional hoodies will be sold at the event.
📅 Race Day Information
- Registration Time: 8:30 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM.
- Same-Day Registration: Same-day registration will be available at $30 per runner (no hoodie option).
- Dog Policy: Leave your doggy pals at home, please. No dogs permitted at this event.
🏆 Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 2 male and female (not eligible for age group awards).
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 male and female in 5-year brackets from U14 to 80, plus an 80+ category.
🌤️ Weather Policy
In case of inclement weather on race day, updates will be sent to the email address used for registration.
👥 Join Us
Keep up with the latest updates and race fun by joining our Facebook Group: Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
🔗 More Information
For additional details and registration, visit Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run.
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