Chase the Dreidel
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Event overview
Chase the Dreidel 5K is scheduled for December 7, 2025 in Saint Petersburg, Florida. The event includes an in-person 5K race and a virtual 5K option. The course is chip-timed and police-monitored and follows streets and the Pinellas Trail while featuring a life-sized dreidel element. Walkers, strollers, and runners are permitted. Registration includes a t-shirt, a swag bag, and a custom race medal, and the in-person registration includes an all-you-can-eat potato pancake latke supper. Bicycles and pets are not allowed. The event is planned to run rain-or-shine and may be delayed in case of lightning.
Location and logistics
The in-person event is based at Congregation B’nai Israel, 300 58th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710. Check-in and bib/swag bag pickup are handled at that location; there is no early packet pickup. A kids fun run and a bounce house are part of the event program, and awards are presented after the race. On-site registration is available for a higher fee, and food-only wristbands are offered on site for $10. Standard online registration price is listed at $45. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.