Events
Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
Purchase Hoodie Only
Place
1238 County Wellfare Rd.
Leesport, PA US 19533
Description
The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is happy to invite you to the 38th annual Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run!
Looking to squeeze one last fun event in over the Christmas break? This race is always a family favorite, with proceeds benefiting the Berks County Cross Country Coaches Association. So grab your friends & family and close out 2024 with us!
Course: The course features a mix of road and easy trail sections through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail. We'll be running counter-clockwise this year. Strollers and walkers are welcome. Dogs are not permitted at this event.
Registration Fees: ALL registration fees are RACE ONLY
- $25 per runner through December 3, 2024
- $30 per runner from December 4 to December 15, 2024 at midnight
- Day-of registration: $30 (hoodies will not be available for purchase)
- ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 15th at 11:59PM EST
Option to add a hoodie for an additional cost during checkout.
Hoodies:
- This year's hoodie will be Dark Heathered Green, as voted on by you! You can get a sneak peek when you go through the registration process.
- Hoodies are not included with the race registration cost but can be added to your order during the checkout process for $18 until December 3, 2024
- Deadline to order: December 3, 2024
- Must be picked up at the race; no holds. No additional hoodies will be sold at the event.
Race Day Info:
- Registration: 8:30 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM
- Same-day registration will be available at $30 per runner (no hoodie option)
- Leave your doggy pals at home, please. No dogs permitted at this event.
Awards:
- Overall: Top 2 male and female (not eligible for age group awards)
- Age Groups: Top 3 male and female in 5-year brackets from U14 to 69, plus a 70+ category
- Top High School Teams: Teams in Open (all male or mixed) or Female (girls only) divisions. XC scoring used (lowest point total wins).This will be the last year for the team competition due to low participation.
- **NEW THIS YEAR!**: Awards for the oldest male and female finisher
Weather: In case of inclement weather on race day, updates will be sent to the email address used for registration.
Keep up with the latest updates and race fun by joining our Facebook Group: Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
Race Contact Info
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