Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K

Event Overview

We will be hosting the 31st annual Chester Kiwanis 5K Race on Saturday, May 23rd, 2025. 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.

Race Details

• Date: May 23rd, 2025
• Location: Carpenter Community Park, Chester, NY
• Distance: 3.1 miles
• More Info: Race Registration

Registration and Fees

Our race fee includes a Stay-Dri T-Shirt, delicious hot breakfast, and a raffle. 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. We are not holding T-Shirts after race day, please make arrangements to pick them up.

Breakfast and Refreshments

• Breakfast: Cooked by the Chester Presbyterian Church at the concession stand, free to the runners.
• Donation: $5 donation for others who want the breakfast.
• Snacks: Water, fruit, and other snacks available for all in the Pavilion.
• Raffle: We will be pre-selecting raffle winners to save time, the prize will be given out with the bib.

Prizes

Some prizes require winners to be over 18 years old. This year's Grand Prize is 2 nights in beautiful Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY donated by Confluence Running. They have also donated free coaching and gift certificates. Thanks to our sponsors, there are lots of other prizes to be announced.

Community Support

Thanks to the support from the running and business community. Confluence Running will be photographing the event for free. OrangeTherapy will be onsite again. Thanks to the Orange Runners Club https://www.orangerunnersclub.org/ for making our 5K part of the Grand Prix.