Carpenter Community Park, Chester NY
Saturday, May 29th, 2027
We will be hosting the 31st annual Chester Kiwanis 5K Race on Saturday, May 29th, 2027. 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, where participants enjoy a hot breakfast and contribute to the Kiwanis Club's mission of serving the children of the world.
Our race fee includes a Stay-Dri T-Shirt, delicious hot breakfast, and a raffle.
We will be pre-selecting raffle winners to save time. The prize will be given out with the bib.
Race-day essentials
Light, simple picks for a fast effort.


SHOKZ OpenRun Bone Conduction Open-Ear Bluetooth Sport Headphones, Running Workout Bundle with Waterproof Carrying Case & Sweat Headband, IP67 Sweat Resistant, 8H Playtime, Mic, Black
$129.95

Garmin Forerunner 55, GPS Running Watch with Daily Suggested Workouts, Up to 2 Weeks of Battery Life, Black - 010-02562-00
$164.99

goodr A Unicorn's Calamity Polarized Sunglasses, Medium Sized (OG), Black Solid Frames with Black Non-Reflective Glare Reducing Lenses, UV400 Protection, No Slip, No Bounce
$30.00

Nathan Peak Running Hydration Waist Pack Belt w/Speed Draw Flask Water Bottle, 18oz/535 ml Push/Pull Race Cap, Expandable Zippered Stretch Pocket
$44.00
Train for this race
Run clubs in Chester, NY host weekly group runs — a great way to prep for race day.