CYC Boiling Pot 5K

  • Date Fri 15th August 2025
  • Time 6:00PM EDT
  • Location Canajoharie, New York
  • Price Free - $22.20
  • Races 2 races
  • Distances 5km, 1km

Event summary

Join us for the exhilarating CYC Boiling Pot 5K on Friday, August 15, 2025, in the charming village of Canajoharie, Montgomery! This vibrant event celebrates the rich Iroquois heritage of the area, with its name inspired by the Canajoharie Boiling Pot, a stunning circular gorge located just south of town. Lace up your running shoes and participate in this 5K run that promises fun for all ages, including a free kid's fun run to kick off the festivities at 6:00 p.m.

Not only will you enjoy a scenic run, but you’ll also have the chance to win unique handcrafted trophies made from local rocks, awarded to the top male and female finishers in each age group. The event serves as a community fundraiser, supporting the Community Youth Center Inc., which provides invaluable activities for local youth. With an entry fee of just $20 before race day and $25 on the day of the event, it’s an affordable way to get involved. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to engage with your community, enjoy a lively atmosphere, and support a great cause!

Organiser's Description

THE BOILING WHAT?

The Boiling Pot 5K gets its name from the Iroquois origin of Canajoharie, which is believed to mean the pot that washes itself. This refers to the Canajoharie Boiling Pota circular gorge in Canajoharie Creek located just south of the village. If you havent seen it before, its definitely worth a visit! You can access it at the end of Floral Avenue in the Village of Canajoharie.

RUN FOR WHAT ROCK?

The BP5K awards unique handcrafted trophies featuring rocks collected from the Boiling Pot section of the Canajoharie Creek Gorge.

WHY SHOULD I HELP?

The Boiling Pot 5K is a community fundraiser to benefit the Community Youth Center Inc. The C.Y.C Inc. provides life-enriching, affordable activities in a safe environment to 300 youths from 5 local municipalities. Activities include an after-school program, Biddy Basketball and a five-week summer program. Again, this year we're partnering with NBT Bank and closing off Mohawk Street to allow for an expanded start/finish area and plenty of parking. Registration and packet pick up will be at NBT bank at 20 Mohawk St., Canajoharie.

Come out and join us for a summer evening of fun. The 5K is open to all age groups, unique awards will be given to the top male & female finisher in each age group. T-shirts' provided to the first 100 registrants for the 5K. Our event starts at 6:00 p.m. starting with the kid's fun run which is totally free. The 5K starts shortly after the kids run finishes up.

Donations are accepted and volunteers are always welcome. Come out and support your local community center!

5K Entry Fee is $20 before 8/15 and $25 day of race.

Kids Run is Free. * Registration form must be completed and signed by parent.

Races

  • CYC Boiling Pot 5K

    Incl. $2.20 Fee & T-Shirt

    Fri 15th August 2025 (6:15PM EDT)

    $22.20

    OPENS 01 JUN
  • Kids Free Fun Run

    Fri 15th August 2025 (6:00PM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS 01 JUN
    Kids races are run before the 5K start and are split up into two groups, toddlers and junior runners. Distance for toddlers is much shorter than the older kids group.

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Location

20 Mohawk St, Canajoharie, 13317, NY, United States

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