Berks County Agricultural Center, Leesport PA
Sunday, December 29th, 2024
🎉 Welcome to the Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run!
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 Details
- Route: The course features a mix of road and easy trail sections through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail.
- Direction: We'll be running counter-clockwise this year.
- Participants: Strollers and walkers are welcome.
- Note: Dogs are not permitted at this event.
💵 Registration Fees
- Early Bird: $25 per runner through December 3, 2024
- Late Registration: $30 per runner from December 4 to December 15, 2024 at midnight
- Day-of Registration: $30 (hoodies will not be available for purchase)
- Deadline: ONLINE REGISTRATION WILL CLOSE ON DECEMBER 15th at 11:59PM EST
Option to add a hoodie for an additional cost during checkout.
👕 Hoodies
- Color: 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.
- Pricing: Hoodies are not included with the race registration cost but can be added to your order during checkout for $18 until December 3, 2024.
- Order Deadline: Deadline to order: December 3, 2024
- Pickup: Must be picked up at the race: no holds. No additional hoodies will be sold at the event.
📅 Race Day Info
- Timing: Registration: 8:30 AM | Race Start: 10:00 AM
- Same-day Fee: Same-day registration will be available at $30 per runner (no hoodie option).
- Policy: 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.
- Team Awards: Top High School Teams in Open (all male or mixed) or Female (girls only) divisions.
- New Award: Awards for the oldest male and female finisher.
🌦️ Weather Policy
In case of inclement weather on race day, updates will be sent to the email address used for registration.
📱 Stay Updated
Keep up with the latest updates and race fun by joining our Facebook Group: Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
For more details, visit our race page: Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run.
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