Christmas City Classic 5K
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
- Price $34.30 - $39.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the Christmas City Classic 5K on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the charming city of Bethlehem, Northampton! This festive race, celebrated as the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley, promises a delightful morning filled with fun and camaraderie. Runners of all ages are invited to don their favorite Christmas colors or costumes as they tackle the 5K course, which has been a cherished tradition in the local running community for over 30 years.
Starting at 9:00 AM, participants can look forward to an exciting race experience complete with a festive race T-shirt and post-race refreshments to recharge after the finish line. Enhance your holiday cheer by adding a limited-edition Christmas City Classic mug to your registration! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this event is sure to become one of your favorite holiday traditions. Join us for a morning of joy, fitness, and community on December 12 – let’s make this a Christmas to remember!
Starting at 9:00 AM, participants can look forward to an exciting race experience complete with a festive race T-shirt and post-race refreshments to recharge after the finish line. Enhance your holiday cheer by adding a limited-edition Christmas City Classic mug to your registration! Whether you're a seasoned runner or a first-timer, this event is sure to become one of your favorite holiday traditions. Join us for a morning of joy, fitness, and community on December 12 – let’s make this a Christmas to remember!
Organiser's Description
CHRISTMAS CITY CLASSIC 5K | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM
The Lehigh Valley Running Scene voted it the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley. The Christmas City Classic 5K will challenge you on the course and send your Christmas spirit soaring!
The Christmas City Classic has been around for more than 30 years and is a long-standing tradition in the local running community. This year its run by the team that brings you the Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival.
Most of our runners dress in Christmas colors or full costume, which makes for a very merry morning. You get a fun course, a festive race T-shirt and post-race refreshments. We think itll become one of your favorite races of the most wonderful time of the year!
THIS YEARS RACE
Were running the 5K distance this year, and we hope to bring the 5-miler back next year.
MUGS AND EXTRA SHIRTS
Every registration includes a race T-shirt. You can also add a Christmas City Classic mug for $15 when you register. Mugs are available while supplies last, so order early.
Extra T-shirts are $18 each and can be added when you register.
All of our swag, including the finishers medals, mugs and shirts, is 100% human designed.
COME JOIN US ON DECEMBER 12!
The Lehigh Valley Running Scene voted it the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley. The Christmas City Classic 5K will challenge you on the course and send your Christmas spirit soaring!
The Christmas City Classic has been around for more than 30 years and is a long-standing tradition in the local running community. This year its run by the team that brings you the Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival.
Most of our runners dress in Christmas colors or full costume, which makes for a very merry morning. You get a fun course, a festive race T-shirt and post-race refreshments. We think itll become one of your favorite races of the most wonderful time of the year!
THIS YEARS RACE
Were running the 5K distance this year, and we hope to bring the 5-miler back next year.
MUGS AND EXTRA SHIRTS
Every registration includes a race T-shirt. You can also add a Christmas City Classic mug for $15 when you register. Mugs are available while supplies last, so order early.
Extra T-shirts are $18 each and can be added when you register.
All of our swag, including the finishers medals, mugs and shirts, is 100% human designed.
COME JOIN US ON DECEMBER 12!
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