It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here! - Hamilton Chamber 5K

  • Date Sat 21st June 2025 - Sun 22nd June 2025
  • Time 8:30AM EST
  • Location Hamilton, New York
  • Price Free - $32.80
  • Races 3 races
  • Distances 5km, 1 Mile

Event summary

Get ready for an exciting weekend in Hamilton, Madison, as the inaugural "It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here!" - Hamilton Chamber 5K takes place on Saturday, June 21, 2025! This vibrant event invites runners of all ages to participate in a scenic 5K race, with a start time of 8:30 am, followed by a delightful Family Fun Run at 9:30 am. The race will kick off from the picturesque Hamilton Village Green, located next to Community Bank at 35 Broad St.

Participants will enjoy a beautiful course that winds through the charming village, taking in stunning views of the Colgate campus and the local business community. Not only will you get to experience the thrill of competition, but your participation will also support the Chamber Small Business Grant Program and Hamilton Central School Athletics, with a fundraising goal of $3,000. After crossing the finish line, take part in the post-race festivities, featuring local vendors and delicious refreshments. Don’t miss this opportunity to run for a cause while enjoying the camaraderie of fellow community members!

Organiser's Description

ALL FUND RAISED GO TO: The Chamber Small Business Grant Program, which provides funding to small businesses for equipment and marketing upgrades as well as costs to cover LLC formation when starting a new business, and to Hamilton Central School Athletics. The Chamber has a fundraising goal of $3,000. All remaining fundraising will go to Hamilton Central School Athletics.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
Swank
The Colgate Inn
The Colgate Bookstore
Community Memorial Hospital
Flour & Salt
The Electric Print Studio
Community Bank
Ray Brothers BBQ
Plank Hamilton

MEMBER OF THE 2024 ROUTE 20 ROAD CHALLENGE SERIES

Register for the first annual Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 5K Race!

TIMED BY: Leone Timing

LOCATION: Hamilton Village Green, specifically the plot of green next to Community Bank at 35 Broad St, Hamilton, NY

PARKING AND RESTROOMS: Hamilton Central School, 47 West Kendrick, Hamilton, NY

DATE: June 22nd, 2024

START TIME: 5K Timed @ 8:30 am

Family Fun Run @ 9:30 am

Join us for the first annual Chamber 5K! A beautiful run through our charming village, the proceeds of which will go towards our Chamber Small Business Grant Program and the Hamilton Central School Athletics.

As you run along the low-traffic country roads, youll be rewarded with amazing views of Colgate's campus and our picturesque village and business community. The race start/finish and post-race fest are on the village green, with parking at Hamilton Central School, conveniently nearby- within walking distance.

The family fun run is a half-mile loop around the village green.

The 5K event benefits the Chamber Small Business Grant Program and Hamilton Central School Athletics.

RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE
Hamilton is located 45 miles SE of Syracuse in Central NY. Hamilton typically sees temperatures in June range between the mid 50's and mid 70s.

COURSE DETAILS
The course route is pictured below.

The 5K course will lead you towards the farmers market down East Pleasant Street, up Charles Street with a brief jog on Payne Street before doubling back on University Ave. You will jog up towards and across Colgate's campus and back down College Street. After passing the halfway point at Colgate's 1965 Arena, you will turn onto Lebanon Street and come back up West Kendrick, running by one of our fundraising recipients, Hamilton Central School. The final stretch takes you down Broad Street and back to our starting point before cooling off to enjoy the many farmers market vendors or local businesses. The roads are mostly flat with one incline on University Ave on the way to Colgate's campus.

GIVEAWAY
HERES WHAT YOU GET:

FIRST, SECOND, AND THIRD PLACE WINNERS IN EACH GENDER CATEGORY GET CHAMBER GIFT CARDS!
Entry into the 2024 Chamber 5K
Custom shirt (in person 5K only)
Custom Bib
Chip Timing
Finishers "Medal" made by Village Clay in Hamilton, NY
1 hydration/aid stations along the course
Porta-Johns at start/finish, as well as bathroom access at the parking site at Hamilton Central School
Safe/Secure Course
Free Water donated by Ray Brothers BBQ and Snacks from Flour & Salt Bakery and the Colgate Inn post-run
Free- No-Hassle Parking
Not a certified course this year, but we're working on it!

PACKET PICK UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

FRIDAY, JUNE 21: 3pm - 7pm at the Colgate Inn

SATURDAY (RACE DAY): 7am - 8am at race start location next to Community Bank at 35 Broad Street

All registrations are online only. No paper or cash accepted.

Races

  • 5k

    Incl. $2.80 Fee & T-Shirt

    Sat 21st June 2025 (8:30AM EDT)

    $32.80

    OPENS SOON
  • Virtual 5K

    Incl. $2.50 Fee

    $27.50

    OPENS SOON
  • Kids Fun Run

    Sat 21st June 2025 (9:30AM EDT)

    Free

    OPENS SOON

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35 Broad Street, Hamilton, 13346, NY, United States

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