Place
YMCA
Bethlehem, PA US 18018
Description
Voted the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley according to The Lehigh Valley Running Scene, the Christmas City Classic 5-Miler and 5K will challenge you on the racecourse and send your Christmas Spirit soaring!
The Christmas City Classic has been around for over 30 years, a long-standing tradition in the running community! Most of our runners dress in Christmas colors or costumes, which add lots of merriment to the races. With a fun course, a festive race T-shirt, post-race refreshments included. We’re sure you’ll be calling this event one of your most favorite running events during the most wonderful time of the year!
Extra T-Shirts will be available for $18.
We are pleased to announce the start of the Stress Free Race Morning program!
This means that:
--if you register by December 4, we will mail your bib to you at no charge
--All you'll have to do race morning is park, get some safety pins, and get your shirt (you can pickup your shirt before or after the event, we'll have your shirt for you!
--All we ask of you is that you plan to arrive at the event and be parked 45 minutes ahead of your race start. This will ensure that all events start on time, and, mor importantly, your prerace experience will be STRESS FREE!
If by chance you don't receive your bib prior to race day, just go to the registration area and we'll get a new bib for you. Also, for those who register after Dec 4, you'll have to go to registration to get your bib prior to the race (the bib won't be mailed to you).
Come and join us on December 14, 2024!
Race Information
Event Date: December 14, 2024
Location: YMCA, 430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
Event Times: 9:00 AM
Parking is available at the YMCA: We just ask the runners use the lower parking lot leaving the upper parking lot for our members
Packet Pickup
- Please Note: Packet Pickup has changed locations this year! It will take place at The Center Lehigh Valley Church - 529 E. Broad St. Bethlehem, PA 18018. Parking is accessible next to the church and packet pick-up will take place inside the east entrance to the church (lobby facing E. Broad St.).
- Friday, December 13, 4:30-6:30 PM – Packet Pickup
- Saturday, December 14, 7:00-8:45 AM – Race Day Packet Pickup
Dogs and Baby Strollers:
- Sorry, dogs are not currently permitted to participate.
- Yes, you may use a baby stroller. Use caution and be safe. If the temperatures are too cold or the path is snow-covered, we recommend leaving junior at home.
LIVE results will be available on your phone immediately as you finish at https://www.secondwindtiming.com/results/
Amenities
Chip Timing for both 5K runners and walkers
Beautiful T-shirts for pre-registered runners and walkers. The shirts are long sleeved and gender specific! You can also purchase extra shirts if you'd like when you register.
- If you register for any of the events, you will receive a t-shirt! We don't have a '"register by date to receive a shirt" date. All entries will receive a shirt. If we happen to run out of shirts on race day or we don't have your size, don't worry, we will mail your shirt to you in time for Christmas!
Post-race refreshments and snacks.
Christmas music at Start/Finish
Christmas Costume Contest! The top winners (two individuals and one group of up to 4 people) will receive a free entry to the 2025 event and a gift card from Aardvark Sports in Bethlehem!
Awards and Age Groups
If you place first overall (female or male or non binary) in the 5 mile or 5k event, there will be an award for you! Age Group Awards are for the Top 3 for the 5 mile or 5k event. The 5k walk will have awards for first overall female, male and non binary finishers. Sorry, no age group awards for the 5k Walk.
- The awards table will be next to the PA system at the finish line. All you will need to do is to either:
- Present your printed result finish that can be done at the results laptops at the finish line, or,
- Go to https://www.secondwindtiming.com/results/ and find your age group placement in your event. Then, show this to the crew at the awards table - they will give you your award!
Age Groups for the 5 Mile and 5k events::
- 14 and under
- 15-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70-79
- 80-Over
COSTUME CONTEST– We will be observing individuals and groups in costume throughout the event. We will select two individuals and one group (up to 4 people) to win a plaque and Aardvark gift cards. We will do our best to announce award winners prior to the end of the race.
Course Information
The 5K course will be the same course as used in previous years for the Candy Cane 5K. We will have volunteers offering course guidance as well as marked course signs.
Race Contact Info
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