Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children
- Date Sun 6th December 2026
- Time 10:30AM EST
- Location New Haven, Connecticut
- Price $38.32
- Races 1 race
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Join us for the 42nd annual Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children on Sunday, December 6, 2026, in beautiful New Haven, South Central Connecticut! This festive event features a flat 5K course that starts and finishes at Christopher Martins Restaurant, taking participants through the charming Wooster Square neighborhood.
This year, every runner will receive a stylish long sleeve tech shirt, and you won't want to miss out on the post-race celebration that has been voted Connecticut's best! Enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, and an awards ceremony, complete with FREE BEER for those 21 and older. The festivities will take place outdoors, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
The Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children is more than just a race; it’s a cherished local tradition that embodies the spirit of giving during the holiday season. Over the years, this beloved event has successfully donated over 50,000 toys to children in the New Haven area, making Christmas a little brighter for those in need. Join us in spreading joy and community spirit this December!
This year, every runner will receive a stylish long sleeve tech shirt, and you won't want to miss out on the post-race celebration that has been voted Connecticut's best! Enjoy refreshments, live entertainment, and an awards ceremony, complete with FREE BEER for those 21 and older. The festivities will take place outdoors, creating a lively and cheerful atmosphere.
The Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children is more than just a race; it’s a cherished local tradition that embodies the spirit of giving during the holiday season. Over the years, this beloved event has successfully donated over 50,000 toys to children in the New Haven area, making Christmas a little brighter for those in need. Join us in spreading joy and community spirit this December!
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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