It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here! - Hamilton Chamber 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race Overview

Register for the Second Annual Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 5K Race!

🎯 All Funds Raised Go To

• Purpose: The Chamber Small Business Grant Program, which provides funding to small businesses for equipment and marketing upgrades.
• Support: Proceeds will also support a chosen Chamber non-profit or local community improvement project, to be announced in early Spring 2025.

👏 Thank You To Our Sponsors!

• Flour & Salt
• Colgate Bookstore
• FitYou
• Ray Brothers BBQ
• RW3 Depot

🏆 Proud Member Of

2025 Route 20 Road Challenge Series

📍 Location

The center of Hamilton Village – exact race start to be announced in early 2025.

🚗 Parking and Restrooms

Available in the center of Hamilton.

📅 Date

Saturday, June 21, 2025

⏰ Start Time

• 5K Timed Race: 8:30 AM
• Family Fun Run: 10:00 AM

Join us for the second annual Chamber 5K! Enjoy a beautiful run through our charming village, with proceeds benefiting the Chamber Small Business Grant Program and a chosen Chamber non-profit.

🌄 Course Details

As you run along low-traffic country roads, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of Colgate University’s campus, as well as our picturesque village and thriving business community. The race start/finish and post-race festivities will take place on the Village Lawn.

The Family Fun Run route will be announced in early 2025.

🌤️ Race Weather & Climate

Hamilton is located 45 miles southeast of Syracuse in Central NY. In June, temperatures typically range between the mid-50s and mid-70s.

🎁 Race Giveaway

HERE’S WHAT YOU GET:

• Prizes: First, second, and third-place winners in each gender category will receive Chamber Gift Cards!
• Medals: Winner medals for top 3 racers in each gender category in age groups.
• Items: Custom race shirt (inventory limited!), runner's welcome baggy with granola and local coupons.
• Extras: Pre and post race stretch with Kriss Young from The Zen Den, custom race bib, chip timing, and finisher’s "medal" handcrafted by Village Clay in Hamilton, NY.
• Hydration: 1 hydration/aid station along the course, porta-johns at the start/finish area, plus restroom access at the Hamilton Library.

📦 Packet Pick-Up & In-Person Registration

• Friday, June 20: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hamilton Public Library
• Saturday (Race Day): 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the race start location

⚠️ Important Information

All registrations must be completed online. No paper or cash payments will be accepted.

🔗 More Information

For more details, visit our official page: Hamilton Chamber 5K.