Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

Event Overview

Join the Pineland Striders for the fourth annual running of South Jersey's most cherished Boxing Day tradition (trust us, we did a poll: we narrowly beat out the second-place response "what's Boxing Day?"), the Boxing Day 5K! If you've got the day off (or if you have an inattentive boss) join us for this fun, low-key, quirky race!

Charity Support

• Proceeds: Proceeds from the race will be donated to Randall's Rescue.
• In Honor: The Pineland Striders recently lost a beloved member whose love for his family and running was only matched by his love of animals.
• Donation Options: If you’re not able to attend, please consider showing your support by donating through the race page.
• Goods Donation: We'll also be accepting donations of goods, so please consider bringing any of the following "high-need" items: canned cat food (Friskies), dry cat food (cat chow), laundry essentials, or clumping kitty litter.

Race Details

• Timing: The event features a USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 5K and FREE Kids' Fun Run.
• Registration Gift: Each pre-registered participant in the 5K will receive a pair of rechargeable electric hand warmers which double as USB power banks.
• Family Memories: We’re here facilitating cherished lifelong family memories, no big deal.
• Raffle Tradition: Continuing a longstanding tradition: the regifting raffle! Bring presents for Christmas that aren't quite your style.

Course Information

• Location: The 5K course uses residential roads surrounding Signal HILL Elementary School.
• Course Details: The roads are not closed to traffic: please be mindful and aware of your surroundings.
• Hydration: There will be NO on-course hydration: if you need water during the race, plan to bring your own.
• Strollers & Pets: Strollers are allowed, but dogs are not permitted in the race.

Event Schedule

• 7:30am - Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins
• 8:45am - Free Kids' Fun Run Start
• 9:00am - 5K Start
• 10:15am - 5K Awards Ceremony
• 10:30am - Regifting Raffle

Awards Information

Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finishers. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70 and older.

Volunteer Opportunities

To ensure a successful event, we will require volunteers. If you’re not interested in running, consider signing up to volunteer! All volunteers will receive a race premium as thanks for their time.

Membership & Donations

To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website or Facebook page.

If you or someone you know would be interested in donating to or sponsoring the event, please contact us at pinelandstridersraces@gmail.com.

Important Notice

Obviously, we won’t accept literally ANYTHING. Gifts should be new and unopened. Pretend we’re the US Post Office: if it’s alive, explosive, or pointy, we probably don’t want it. Consumables legally restricted to those 21+ are fine--we’ll be keeping an eye on things and will make sure your 12-year-old doesn’t bring home a bottle of apricot schnapps from someone’s Aunt Gertrude.

Event Location

33 Signal Hill Drive, Voorhees, NJ

Race URL

For more details, visit the official race page.