Carpenter Community Park, Chester NY
Saturday, May 23rd, 2026
Event Overview
We will be hosting the 31st annual Chester Kiwanis 5K Race on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. This 3.1 mile race is a popular community event and an important fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Chester. This event is one of the most popular runs in the Hudson Valley, with hundreds of runners and walkers, who connect with each other, appreciate our town, enjoy a hot breakfast and most of all, support our mission of serving the children of the world. The Chester Kiwanis are celebrating their 51st Anniversary of serving the Chester community in 2026.
Registration Information
- Race Fee Includes: A Stay-Dri T-Shirt, delicious hot breakfast, and a raffle.
- T-Shirt Availability: T-Shirts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis on race day. Those who registered early have their T-Shirts set aside for race day pick-up.
- Post-Race T-Shirts: We are not holding T-Shirts after race day, please make arrangements to pick them up.
Breakfast Details
The hot breakfast is cooked by the Chester Presbyterian Church at the concession stand, it is free to the runners with a $5 donation for others who want the dinner. There is also water, fruit, and other snacks available for all in the Pavilion.
Raffle and Prizes
- Raffle Draw: We will be pre-selecting raffle winners to save time: the prize will be given out with the bib.
- Age Restrictions: Some prizes the winners need to be over 18 years old.
- Thanks to Sponsors: There are lots of other prizes to be announced thanks to our sponsors.
- Community Support: Thanks to the support from the running and business community.
More Information
For more details and to register, visit the official race website: Chester Kiwanis 5K Race.
