Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run
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Event overview
The Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run will take place on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at the Berks County Agricultural Center in Leesport, PA. The Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club organizes the 39th annual event. Proceeds benefit the Berks County Cross Country Coaches Association. The course includes a mix of road and easy trail sections through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail and will be run clockwise. Strollers and walkers are welcome. Dogs are not permitted.
Registration, fees and awards
The race registration fees are tiered: $25 per runner through November 27, 2025; $30 per runner from November 28 through December 15, 2025; day-of registration is $30 (hoodies will not be available at day-of registration). Online registration closes December 15, 2025. A hoodie option is available for an additional $22 until November 27, 2025; the hoodie color is Indigo Blue, hoodies must be picked up at the race and no additional hoodies will be sold at the event. Awards are given to the top 2 overall male and female finishers (these are not eligible for age-group awards) and to the top 3 male and female in 5-year age brackets from U14 through 80, plus an 80+ category. Weather updates will be sent to the email used for registration. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.