Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run

Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run

The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club is happy to invite you to the 39th 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 2025 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 clockwise this year. Strollers and walkers are welcome. Dogs are not permitted at this event.

Registration Fees

• RACE ONLY
  • $25 per runner through November 27th, 2025
  • $30 per runner from November 28th to December 15, 2025 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 color will be revealed in August
• Hoodies are not included with the race registration cost but can be added to your order during the checkout process for $22 until November 27th, 2025
• Deadline to order: November 27th, 2025
• 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 80, plus a 80+ category

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