NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run
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Event overview
The NVRC First Night Resolution Run is a community 5k held in State College, Pennsylvania on December 31, 2025. The event is presented by Mount Nittany Health and organized as part of First Night State College. The course is the same as in the previous two years. Runners and walkers may wear costumes; the runner or group judged to have the best costume will receive recognition and a round of applause. Chip timing will be provided by Runners High. Race results are available through Nittany Valley Running Club.
Registration and logistics
Entry fees for adults are $25 for registrations on or before December 22, 2025; $30 through December 30; and $35 on race day. Youth (ages 0-19) fees are $15 for pre-race registration, $20 through December 30, and $25 on race day; the youth package does not include the First Night State College button. Each of the first 500 registrants will receive a 2025 First Night State College button and sponsor swag from Mount Nittany Health. In-person registration and packet pickup are available December 30, 2-4pm at the State College Municipal Building (243 S. Allen St.), and on race day at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church basketball court from 4-6pm; the church court also serves as baggage storage during the event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.