River Crossing YMCA Pumpkin Pie 5K Run

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

19th Annual Pumpkin Pie 5K Run November 27th 9 AM Start Time!

Pumpkin Pie 5K Run and 1.5 Mile Scenic Walk

The Lehigh Valley's biggest Thanksgiving Day Run tradition is back for Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025!

🎉 Event Purpose

• Support: This run supports the work of the Nazareth Branch of River Crossing YMCA.
• Community: An example of how we bring people, families, and communities together to live healthier lives-- while having a ton of fun!
• Impact: Your participation, support, and donations help make opportunities like this available to our entire community.
• Focus: Promotes Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility throughout our region.

👟 Race Day Details

The run will be held Thanksgiving morning- November 27th. Bring your family, team, friends, and acquaintances out for a great morning run to burn the calories (and the stress) before the big meal. Cheer sections, volunteers, and sponsors needed!

📅 PICK UP Information

• Wednesday: November 26 - 3-6:30 PM (Nazareth YMCA)
• Thursday: (Day of) 7:00-8:30 AM at the Race
• Shirts: To those registered before November 1 at 4:59 PM.
• Note: Shirts must be picked up in person at one of our Pick Up Times.

🗓 Important Dates

• June 5: International Running Day - Special Early Registration opens online.
• June 6: Early Registration opens online.
• September 3: Regular Registration begins.
• November 21: Last minute registration.
• November 27: Race Day 9-11:00 AM (Day of Registration available).

📝 Registration Fees

• Fees: Registration fees are non-refundable.
• $30: Early Registration (Until September 1).
• $37.50: Regular Registration (September 2-November 19).
• $45: Last Minute Registration (November 20-26).
• $50: Day of Registration (November 27).
• Kids Pricing: $25 for kids 9 or under (Kids in strollers do not need to register).

🐕 Additional Information

We will be doing starting groups by pace in order to keep distancing. All dogs and strollers will be in the last run group immediately preceding the walking group.

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit Nazareth Pumpkin Pie 5K.

📧 Contact Us

Please contact jgrand@ymcarivercrossing.org with any questions.