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Sunday, December 6th, 2026
1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton NJ
5K · 1 Mile
33–48°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
31–40°F
dry
2024
27–36°F
dry
2023
32–43°F
dry
2022
33–57°F
rain
2021
50–63°F
rain
2020
33–41°F
dry
2019
31–52°F
dry
2018
26–40°F
dry
2017
40–59°F
dry
2016
38–47°F
rain
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Race-day forecast says layers
33°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
🎄 Hammonton Rotary’s Galloping Grinch’s 5K 🎄
Presented by the 4th Annual Hammonton Winterfest
Grab your green, lace up your sneaks, throw on your earmuffs and gloves, and get ready to run (or walk!) in the most festive holiday race of the season! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to soak in the winter festivities, join us for a run/walk. After the run/walk, treat yourself to hot cocoa and s’mores, shop unique holiday merchandise from Winterfest vendors, and celebrate the season with family and friends.
✨ Event Highlights:
🏃 Cost: $45 to Run
🚶 Walker’s: $25 (not timed)
👕 Free Race T-Shirts, Race Shirts will not be available to any Runner or Walker registering after 12.01.26 , 5$ food or drink coupon to the all finishers, used at designated vendor
🏅 Medals awarded at the Finish Line to the top 3 men and woman per age group
🎁 All proceeds benefit Rotary-supported charities
🎭 Costumes encouraged—run festive and fun!
📍 Location:
Mount Carmel Fair Grounds
1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton, NJ
🕔 Early Pickup:
Shirts & bibs available Saturday, 12/05 from 5–7 PM
Race Day Check in Starts at 7:30am
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