In 52 days · Sun, Dec 6, 2026
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When
Sunday, December 6th, 2026
Where
140 College Drive, Pottstown PA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
31–44°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
27–39°F
dry
2024
26–33°F
dry
2023
29–41°F
dry
2022
31–51°F
rain
2021
42–60°F
dry
2020
30–39°F
dry
2019
29–49°F
dry
2018
25–39°F
dry
2017
36–55°F
dry
2016
32–42°F
rain
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31°F at the start.
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About this race
THIS IS A FUN ONE!!
Dress up in your Holiday best and join us for this classically wacky 5K in Pottstown's Riverfront Park!
That's right! The FUNKY SANTA IS BACK, Complete with Costumes, Christmas Decorations, Candy Canes, Cookies, and Cool Prizes!
We'll have awards for the best dressed runners and most spirited social teams, in addition to awards for the top 3 M & F overall and age group awards!
When: Sunday December 6th @ 9:00 am.
Where: The race starts and ends in Pottstown's Riverfront Park.
Swag: All runners will receive a Funky Santa T-shirt (register by 11/20)!
Cost: $27.50 until 10/31; $30 11/01 to 11/30; $32.50 12/01 to race day
Awards: Awards will go to the top 3 overall male and female solo runners, the top three male and female runners in each solo age group (12&U, 13-15, 16-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+) and the best dressed individuals!
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