Gingerbread 5K Dash
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Event information
The Gingerbread 5K Dash is scheduled for Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Saint Marys, Pennsylvania. The event location is Memorial Park Clubhouse (blue roof) at 160 Straub Avenue, Saint Marys, PA 15857. Registration is handled at the clubhouse and the organizer states that registrations placed by December 1, 2025 will include a race t-shirt. The published route is available on MapMyRun and volunteers will be placed along the course; route notes mention looping Diamond St. Park (corner of Grant and Diamond St.) and the Downtown Event Park on Depot St.
Events, fees and awards
The event program includes a 5k Adult Run/Walk for ages 12 and above and a Youth Run/Walk for children under 12. Entry fees shown are $35 for the adult event and $25 for the youth event; registration closes December 11, 2025. Awards include overall male and overall female winners, top finisher in each age group (1-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+), and multiple costume awards such as Best Couple, Best Group, Jolliest Santa, Ugliest Sweater, and Grumpiest Grinch. All funds directly benefit the Parks and Recreation Department programs. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.