Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

Join the Pineland Striders for the third annual running of South Jersey's most cherished Boxing Day tradition (trust us, we did a poll: we narrowly beat out the second-place response "what's Boxing Day?"), the Boxing Day 5K! If you've got the day off and want to run a low-key race with a few quirky surprises, this is the race for you!

❤️ Charity Support

• Beneficiary: Proceeds from the race will be donated to Angels Community Outreach.
• Impact: This organization provides clothing, food, toiletries and many other resources to families in need.
• Holiday Spirit: What better way to celebrate the holiday season than by helping an organization to directly improve the lives of the families it serves?
• Alternate Support: If you're not able to attend, consider showing your support by donating through the race page.

🏅 Race Details

• 5K Features: The event features a USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 5K and FREE Kids' Fun Run.
• Giveaway: Each pre-registered participant in the 5K will receive a PREMIUM one-size-fits-all race giveaway.
• Fun Surprise: Stay tuned, as we’ll reveal our exciting swag a bit closer to race day!
• Regifting Raffle: Bring your presents that aren’t your style to participate in our regifting raffle!

🌳 Course Information

• Location: The 5K course uses residential roads surrounding Signal Hill Elementary School.
• Terrain: You’re never going to believe this, it has some hills!
• Hydration: There will be NO on-course hydration: please bring your own water.
• Strollers: Strollers are allowed, but dogs are not permitted in the race.

❄️ Event Conditions

• Weather: This event will be held rain-or-shine, but significant snowfall may result in cancellation.
• No Refunds: If the event is canceled, we will not be able to issue refunds.
• Compensation: All pre-registered runners will receive their race swag even if canceled.
• Future Events: Consider marking off Saturday, June 28 on your calendar for our annual Independence Day 5k/10k!

📅 Event Schedule

• 7:30am: Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins
• 8:45am: Free Kids' Fun Run Start
• 9:00am: 5K Start
• 10:15am: 5K Awards Ceremony
• 10:30am: Regifting Raffle

🏆 Awards

Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finishers. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

🤝 Volunteer Opportunities

To ensure a successful event, we will require volunteers. If you’re not interested in running, consider signing up to volunteer! All volunteers will receive a race premium as thanks for their time.

🌐 More Information

To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website or Facebook page.

📧 Contact Us

If you or someone you know would be interested in donating to or sponsoring the event, please contact us at pinelandstridersraces@gmail.com.

Note: Gifts should be new and unopened. Stay away from the obvious no-nos: nothing alive or explosive, please! Age-restricted consumables are fine--everyone's age is on their bib, so no minors will be walking away with anything that’ll get them too festive.