Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children
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From JB Sports
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location New Haven, Connecticut
- Price $38.32
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the 42nd annual Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children, organized by JB Sports! This festive event will take place on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in New Haven, South Central Connecticut. Participants will enjoy a flat and scenic 5K course that runs from Christopher Martins Restaurant on Upper State Street through the charming Wooster Square neighborhood and back.
This year, every runner will receive a stylish long sleeve tech shirt, making it a must-have addition to your winter wardrobe! Join in the fun at what has been voted Connecticut's best post-race party, featuring lively entertainment, an awards ceremony, and, for those aged 21 and over, FREE BEER! Celebrate the spirit of giving as the race focuses on brightening the holidays for local children by collecting toys for those in need. Over the years, this heartwarming tradition has delivered more than 50,000 toys to deserving kids in the New Haven area. Don't miss out on the fun and festivities—mark your calendars for December 6th and be part of this joyful event!
This year, every runner will receive a stylish long sleeve tech shirt, making it a must-have addition to your winter wardrobe! Join in the fun at what has been voted Connecticut's best post-race party, featuring lively entertainment, an awards ceremony, and, for those aged 21 and over, FREE BEER! Celebrate the spirit of giving as the race focuses on brightening the holidays for local children by collecting toys for those in need. Over the years, this heartwarming tradition has delivered more than 50,000 toys to deserving kids in the New Haven area. Don't miss out on the fun and festivities—mark your calendars for December 6th and be part of this joyful event!
Organiser's Description
Our 42nd annual Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children is December 6th!! The flat 5K course runs from Christopher Martins Restaurant on Upper State Street to Downtown New Haven, Wooster Square neighborhood and back. NEW THIS YEAR All participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt!
Voted CT's best post-race party! As always, you can expect a great party with refreshments, live entertainment, awards ceremony and FREE BEER (for 21+). Festivities will be outside this year.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION: WOODBRIDGE RUNNING CO., 7 LANDIN ST. WOODBRIDGE, CT. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4: 12:00PM - 6:00PM. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5: 10:00AM - 5:00PM.
Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children is an annual tradition for in the local running community that emphasizes the gift of giving during the holiday season. We hope to make Christmas a little brighter for children in the New Haven area by giving them a toy from friends and neighbors they have never met. Over the years, our race has given over 50,000 toys to local children.
Voted CT's best post-race party! As always, you can expect a great party with refreshments, live entertainment, awards ceremony and FREE BEER (for 21+). Festivities will be outside this year.
EARLY PACKET PICK-UP LOCATION: WOODBRIDGE RUNNING CO., 7 LANDIN ST. WOODBRIDGE, CT. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4: 12:00PM - 6:00PM. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5: 10:00AM - 5:00PM.
Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children is an annual tradition for in the local running community that emphasizes the gift of giving during the holiday season. We hope to make Christmas a little brighter for children in the New Haven area by giving them a toy from friends and neighbors they have never met. Over the years, our race has given over 50,000 toys to local children.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.32 Fee & Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (Included in Registration!)
Sun 6th December 2026 (10:30AM EST)
$38.32
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