Pineland Striders Boxing Day 5K 2026

The 5K course uses residential roads surrounding Signal HILL Elementary School. It's not called Signal HILL randomly! The roads are not closed to traffic, but there is generally very little this time of day. Still, please be mindful and aware of your surroundings. There is a small section of the course that goes off-road (it's a grass-covered field, which is flat and not at all technical). The course will be marked with cones and chalk arrows, and volunteers will be stationed at tricky turns to make sure you don't wander off-course. Because this is a winter race, there will be NO on-course hydration; if you will need water during the race, plan to bring your own. Strollers are allowed, but due to USATF rules, dogs are not permitted in the race. The 5K will have about a 90-minute time cutoff, so run-walkers and walkers are welcome. After the race, warm beverages and snacks will be provided.

This event will be held rain-or-shine. That said, in the event that we do experience significant snowfall, we may be forced to cancel. Unfortunately, the majority of race expenses must be paid up-front (that's why we have to charge an entry fee), so we will not be able to issue refunds for cancellation. We appreciate that losing a race registration fee is frustrating, so if we are forced to cancel, we will ensure that all pre-registered runners receive their race swag and will make every effort to offer registered runners a deferral or discount to another Pineland Striders race (while we have you here, feel free to mark off Saturday, June 26 on your calendar! That'll be our annual Independence Day 5K/10K!).

EVENT SCHEDULE:

Saturday, December 26th - RACE DAY!

7:30am - Bib Pickup/Race Day Registration Begins 8:45am - Free Kids' Fun Run Start 9:00am - 5K Start 10:15am - 5K Awards Ceremony 10:30am - Regifting Raffle

Awards will be given to the first place male, female, and non-binary finishers. Age group awards will be given to the first three male, female, and non-binary finishers in the following age groups: under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 and older.

To ensure a successful event, we will require volunteers. If you're not interested in running, consider signing up to volunteer! All volunteers will receive a race premium as thanks for their time.

To learn more about the Pineland Striders running club, or to become a member, visit our website or Facebook page .

If you or someone you know would be interested in donating to or sponsoring the event, please contact us at pinelandstridersraces@gmail.com .

*Obviously, we won't accept literally ANYTHING. Gifts should be new and unopened. Pretend we're the US Post Office: if it's alive,