Holiday Hustle 5k
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Swedsboro, New Jersey
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season in style at the Holiday Hustle 5K on Saturday, December 12, 2026, in the charming town of Swedesboro, Gloucester! This festive fun run is perfect for families, friends, and anyone looking to embrace the holiday spirit while enjoying a scenic course filled with cheerful decorations. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite holiday attire for an extra dose of fun, and after the 5K, there’s a delightful 1-mile fun run for little elves and newcomers alike.
This year, we’re excited to introduce an 8K option that takes runners on an adventure through dirt, gravel, and grass trails, adding an extra challenge to your festive day. Everyone will receive a custom mug and finishers will earn medals that double as beautiful tree ornaments! Plus, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and the chance to meet the jolly man in red himself! New this year is the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Mile, where you can eat cake and run for a mile—what could be better? Join us to support a great cause by bringing warm clothing items to donate, and let’s make this holiday season one to remember!
This year, we’re excited to introduce an 8K option that takes runners on an adventure through dirt, gravel, and grass trails, adding an extra challenge to your festive day. Everyone will receive a custom mug and finishers will earn medals that double as beautiful tree ornaments! Plus, enjoy hot chocolate, cookies, and the chance to meet the jolly man in red himself! New this year is the Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Mile, where you can eat cake and run for a mile—what could be better? Join us to support a great cause by bringing warm clothing items to donate, and let’s make this holiday season one to remember!
Organiser's Description
JOIN US FOR A JOLLY GOOD TIME AT THE HOLIDAY HUSTLE 5K! THIS FESTIVE FUN RUN IS PERFECT FOR FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND ANYONE LOOKING FOR A HOLIDAY-THEMED ADVENTURE. DRESS UP IN YOUR FAVORITE HOLIDAY ATTIRE AND ENJOY A SCENIC COURSE FILLED WITH FESTIVE CHEER. AFTER THE 5K WE WILL HAVE A 1 MILE FUN RUN WHICH IS PERFECT FOR YOUR LITTLE ELVES OR ANYONE ELSE WHO WANTS TO RUN! THERE WILL EVEN BE AN APPEARANCE BY THE JOLLY MAN IN RED! STICK AROUND AFTER FOR SOME HOT CHOCOLATE AND COOKIES.
*NEW FOR 2025 WE WILL HAVE AN 8K OPTION. THE 8K RACE WILL BE THE 5K COURSE WITH ABOUT 1.7MILES EXTRA ON DIRT/GRAVEL/GRASS TRAILS.
SWAG/POST RACE ACTIVITIES
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EVERYONE RECEIVES A CUSTOM MUG
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FINISHER MEDALS THAT DOUBLE AS TREE ORNAMENTS
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FREE RACE PHOTOS
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PRIZES FOR BEST HOLIDAY THEMED OUTFIT
*RACE CHECK IN BEGINS AT 8 AM RACE MORNING
** WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A LITTLE DEBBIE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE MILE AFTER THE AWARDS. RULES...EAT A LITTLE DEBBIE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE AND RUN A QUARTER MILE. REPEAT THIS PROCESS AFTER EVERY QUARTER MILE UNTIL YOU HAVE RUN A MILE. FASTEST ONE TO FINISH WINS!! THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
AWARDS: TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
AGE GROUP AWARDS (UNDER 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+)
THE RACE IS ON PAVED TRAILS IN AND AROUND THE PARK.
RACE IS PRESENTED BY EVEN KIEL RACING.
CHARITY PARTNER
We will be collecting warm weather items such as hats, gloves and coats to donate to Code Blue Cumberland County. Please also consider making a donation.
The Cumberland County Code Blue program began in Bridgeton, NJ by Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly, Dr. Rob Weinstein, Rev. Ellen Rutherford, and Captains James and Maria Stephenson was created to provide "Warming Centers" as a way for homeless persons in the community to find shelter from frigid overnight temperatures during the cold winter months.
A "Code Blue" is initiated when temperatures are 32 degrees with precipitation or 25 degrees without precipitation. Warming Centers are housed by host churches on a rotating basis from 6 PM to 6 AM. The Code Blue Season run
*NEW FOR 2025 WE WILL HAVE AN 8K OPTION. THE 8K RACE WILL BE THE 5K COURSE WITH ABOUT 1.7MILES EXTRA ON DIRT/GRAVEL/GRASS TRAILS.
SWAG/POST RACE ACTIVITIES
*
*
EVERYONE RECEIVES A CUSTOM MUG
*
FINISHER MEDALS THAT DOUBLE AS TREE ORNAMENTS
*
FREE RACE PHOTOS
*
PRIZES FOR BEST HOLIDAY THEMED OUTFIT
*RACE CHECK IN BEGINS AT 8 AM RACE MORNING
** WE HAVE DECIDED TO ADD A LITTLE DEBBIE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE MILE AFTER THE AWARDS. RULES...EAT A LITTLE DEBBIE CHRISTMAS TREE CAKE AND RUN A QUARTER MILE. REPEAT THIS PROCESS AFTER EVERY QUARTER MILE UNTIL YOU HAVE RUN A MILE. FASTEST ONE TO FINISH WINS!! THIS IS A FREE EVENT.
AWARDS: TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE OVERALL
AGE GROUP AWARDS (UNDER 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49,50-59,60-69, 70+)
THE RACE IS ON PAVED TRAILS IN AND AROUND THE PARK.
RACE IS PRESENTED BY EVEN KIEL RACING.
CHARITY PARTNER
We will be collecting warm weather items such as hats, gloves and coats to donate to Code Blue Cumberland County. Please also consider making a donation.
The Cumberland County Code Blue program began in Bridgeton, NJ by Bridgeton Mayor Albert Kelly, Dr. Rob Weinstein, Rev. Ellen Rutherford, and Captains James and Maria Stephenson was created to provide "Warming Centers" as a way for homeless persons in the community to find shelter from frigid overnight temperatures during the cold winter months.
A "Code Blue" is initiated when temperatures are 32 degrees with precipitation or 25 degrees without precipitation. Warming Centers are housed by host churches on a rotating basis from 6 PM to 6 AM. The Code Blue Season run
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