Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
Typically 27–42°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
25–35°F
dry
2024
21–43°F
dry
2023
42–50°F
rain
2022
21–36°F
dry
2021
28–36°F
rain
2020
21–37°F
dry
2019
35–48°F
dry
2018
27–44°F
dry
2017
16–25°F
dry
2016
39–55°F
dry
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About this race
The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is happy to invite you to the 40th!! annual Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run!
Course: The course features a mix of road and easy trail sections through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail. We'll be running counter-clockwise this year. Strollers and walkers are welcome. Dogs are not permitted at this event.
Registration Fees: ALL registration fees are RACE ONLY
- $25 per runner through November 30th, 2026
- Day-of registration: $30
- ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON December 16 at 11:59PM EST
Hoodies:
- Hoodies are not included with the race registration cost.
- We do not order extra hoodies. Deadline for ordering a hoodie is November 30th. No exceptions.
- IF there are any additional hoodies that have not been claimed after the award ceremony, they will be for sale for $25 each while supplies last.
New and this year only!
- We will also be offering a limited edition Kris Kringle running hat! You can purchase both a hoodie and a hat, just one or the other, or nothing at all. Hats will be $18. We are not ordering extra hats. Deadline for ordering hats in November 30th. The hat option is on a separate page after the hoodie selection but before you finish registering.
Race Day Info:
- Registration: 8:30 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM
- Same-day registration will be available at $30 per runner (no hoodie option)
- Leave your doggy pals at home, please. No dogs permitted at this event.
Awards:
- Overall: Top 2 male and female (not eligible for age group awards)
- Age Groups: Top 3 male and female in 5-year brackets from U14 to 80, plus a 80+ category
Weather: In case of inclement weather on race day, updates will be sent to the email address used for registration.
Keep up with the latest updates and race fun by joining our Facebook Group: Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
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