The Christmas Eve 5k
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The Christmas Eve 5k
The Christmas Eve 5k is scheduled for December 24, 2025, on the North Shore of Pittsburgh, PA. The event uses a new course for 2025 that starts on West General Robinson Street by PNC Park and finishes one block away on North Shore Drive. The primary distance is 5 km. Event options include an in-person 5k run/walk, a virtual 5k run/walk, and a free entry option for children age 4 and under.
Logistics and amenities
Standard entry pricing for the 5k is listed at $25; the 4 & under option is free. Registration opens October 24, 2025. All finishers receive a custom crafted finisher medal, and award medals are given to top finishers in each age group. A custom bib with a name is guaranteed for registrations completed by December.
On-course and venue details include a water station at the 1 mile mark, portable restrooms between the start and finish on Mazeroski Way, and free drink tickets redeemable at a coffee truck. Strollers and walkers are allowed; dogs are not permitted on the course. Parking is available at Gold Lots 1 and 2 for a fee of $8 per car. Packet pickup details and other race-day instructions are noted as forthcoming. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.