Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run

The Kris Kringle 5 Mile Run is the Pagoda Pacers Athletic Club’s 39th annual race in Leesport, PA, held at the Berks County Agricultural Center. It offers a 5-mile course that combines road and easy trail sections through Blue Marsh and the Union Canal Trail, with the route run clockwise this year. The event aims for a family-friendly atmosphere: strollers and walkers are welcome and dogs are not permitted.

Proceeds benefit the Berks County Cross Country Coaches Association. Registration includes an optional hoodie purchase, and awards cover overall top finishers as well as age-group categories. A Facebook group provides updates and camaraderie. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.