Event Description
Medal for the Red Kettle - Thompson Park - Watertown NY - 10/2/27
The annual Medal for the Red Kettle Race is back for its 2nd annual run through Thompson Park in Watertown NY.
Water will be provided along the course and after you have crossed the finish line! There will be apples and cider provided, too.
All finishers will receive a medal.
Packet Pickup:
Wednesday, September 29 at Treating the Root (1511 Washington St - Suite 2) from 3pm-6pm AND Thursday, September 30 at Treating the Root from 11am-6pm. You will get your bib number and a goodie bag. Race day packet pickup will be available from 8:30-9:15am at Thompson Park - a table will be set up with a volunteer to help you.
No race day registration
This event will be weather permitting - a drizzle, we are running! A downpour, stay in bed!
5K Course
The course will take place entirely inside Thompson Park.
Starting at the Mountain Monument, running past the zoo, down the hill and back up the paved trail past the golf course. This entire route is paved with about 300 feet of elevation gain. This route will be a 2 lap loop to complete the 5K distance. One lap around is 1.6 miles with a total elevation gain of 157 feet.
Kid's Course
The kid's loop will take place along the "workout" loop inside Thompson Park. The loop is .25 miles in length.
Contact Form
Event Location
Thompson Park
34 Thompson Park
Watertown, NY 13601 US
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Parking:
There is plenty of parking inside the park along the road and at the parking lots. Parking is free.
