Holiday Hustle 5k
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Swedsboro, New Jersey
- Price Free - $48.70
- Races 4 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Holiday Hustle 5K on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the charming town of Swedesboro, Gloucester! This festive fun run is an exciting opportunity for families and friends to come together and experience the joy of the holidays while getting active. Participants are encouraged to don their favorite holiday attire as they navigate a scenic course filled with seasonal cheer.
The Holiday Hustle features not only the 5K race but also a new 8K option for those seeking a little extra challenge, plus a delightful 1-mile fun run perfect for younger participants or anyone looking for a lighter jog. After the races, enjoy a delicious treat of hot chocolate and cookies, and watch out for a special appearance by jolly old St. Nick! Don’t forget to participate in the unique Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Mile for a fun twist. With custom mugs, finisher medals that double as tree ornaments, and prizes for the best holiday-themed outfits, this event promises a day filled with joy and community spirit. Join us as we also support a great cause by collecting warm clothing items for those in need through the Code Blue Cumberland County program. Mark your calendars for a festive day of fun,
The Holiday Hustle features not only the 5K race but also a new 8K option for those seeking a little extra challenge, plus a delightful 1-mile fun run perfect for younger participants or anyone looking for a lighter jog. After the races, enjoy a delicious treat of hot chocolate and cookies, and watch out for a special appearance by jolly old St. Nick! Don’t forget to participate in the unique Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cake Mile for a fun twist. With custom mugs, finisher medals that double as tree ornaments, and prizes for the best holiday-themed outfits, this event promises a day filled with joy and community spirit. Join us as we also support a great cause by collecting warm clothing items for those in need through the Code Blue Cumberland County program. Mark your calendars for a festive day of fun,
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
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.10 Fee
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$38.10
CLOSED -
Elf Dash
Incl. $2.20 Fee
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:45AM EST)
$22.20
CLOSED -
8k
Incl. $3.70 Fee
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$48.70
CLOSED -
Little Debbie Cake Mile
Sat 13th December 2025 (10:15AM EST)
Free
CLOSED
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