Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K

🏃‍♂️ Race 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

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

🏅 Race Details

• Event: The event features a USATF-sanctioned, chip-timed 5K and FREE Kids' Fun Run.
• Giveaways: Each pre-registered participant in the 5K will receive a PREMIUM one-size-fits-all race giveaway (day-of registrants will receive giveaways as supplies last)! No scratchy cotton t-shirt with dozens of sponsor logos at this race!
• Swag: Stay tuned, as we'll reveal our exciting swag a bit closer to race day!
• Regifting Raffle: Bring presents for Christmas (or any other winter holiday) that aren't quite your style! Every participant will be invited to select a gift, even if they don't bring one.

📍 Course Information

• Location: The 5K course uses residential roads surrounding Signal Hill Elementary School.
• Terrain: The course features some hills, a very small section off-road (flat, grass-covered field).
• Hydration: There will be NO on-course hydration: if you will need water during the race, plan to bring your own.
• Participants: Strollers are allowed, but dogs are not permitted in the race. The 5K will have about a 90-minute time cutoff, so run-walkers and walkers are welcome.

🌧️ Weather Policy

This event will be held rain-or-shine. That said, in the event that we do experience significant snowfall, we may be forced to cancel. Unfortunately, the majority of race expenses must be paid up-front (that's why we have to charge an entry fee), so we will not be able to issue refunds if the event is cancelled. We appreciate that losing a race registration fee is frustrating, so if we are forced to cancel, we will ensure that all pre-registered runners receive their race swag and will make every effort to offer registered runners a deferral or discount to another Pineland Striders race (while we have you here, feel free to mark off Saturday, June 28 on your calendar! That’ll be our annual Independence Day 5k/10k!).

📅 Event Schedule

• Date: Thursday, December 26th - RACE DAY!
• 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 and Recognition

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.

🤝 Volunteers Needed

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.

🌐 Join the Community

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.

*Obviously, we won't accept literally ANYTHING. 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.