Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run

Race Date and Location

Our new race date is Sunday, April 12 at 10 am. Same time and place! If you had previously registered for the original December date please check your email and respond how you would like to proceed with your registration. Online Registration is now closed. We will have day of registration beginning at 8:30 on race morning.

The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is happy to invite you to the Rescheduled 39th annual Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run!

Course

• Terrain: 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.
• Participants: Strollers and walkers are welcome.
• Animals: Dogs are not permitted at this event.

Registration Fees

• Early Registration: $25 per runner through April 6, 2026.
• Day-of Registration: $30.
• Registration Deadline: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON April 6 at 11:59PM EST.

Hoodies

• Availability: We will NOT be ordering more hoodies at this time.
• Pick Up: If you previously ordered a hoodie for the original race, you or a friend can pick up the hoodie at the 4H center the day of the race before 10 am.
• Additional Sales: 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.

Race Day Info

• Registration Time: 8:30 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM
• Same-Day Registration: Available at $30 per runner (no hoodie option).
• Policy: 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 an 80+ category.

Weather

In case of inclement weather on race day, updates will be sent to the email address used for registration.

Stay Updated

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