Memorial Day Weekend Saturday May 23, 2026. Race Start Time 8:45 A.M. The Kiwanis Club is pleased to host the 31st running of the Chester 5k race. This is a very competitive 3.1 mile race at the start of the summer running season. At the conclusion of the race we are offering the participants refreshments, a full hot breakfast, ice cream, and free raffle drawings. On race day registered runners and walkers will pick up their bib and Tee shirt in the Chester Community Park between 7:30 and 8:30. Race starts just outside the park on Walnut Street at 8:45. T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who sign up by May 2nd. All proceeds benefit : High School Scholarships, Welcome to Kindergarten Bags, Christmas Toyland, Veterans , Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Chester Community Food Pantry, Salvation Army, March of Dimes and other Regional Charities Race timing with individual on the spot printed results of your race by Mid-Hudson Timing midhudsontiming.com USATF Certified Course #NY13047JG Measured by Brian Cavanagh Runner Awards Trophies to the overall top 3 Male and Female finishers. Medals given to the top 3 Male and Female finishers in the following categories: 12 and under, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+up Walker Awards Trophy to the first place Male and Female * Registered walkers must only walk no run-walk * The community of walkers appreciate this Branden Scire local DJ will provide the Festive music. He's a Music Producer DJ Radio Host in Orange County, contact; Solacemuzic1 https://www.facebook.com/branden.scire.5 Sponsors on the Back of the T-Shirt Gold level sponsors ($1,500+) will be listed on the top tier, with Silver level sponsors ($1,000 - $1,499) and Bronze level sponsors ($500 - $999) appearing below. See Donate Tab for more details on supporting the event and giving to help the Chester Kiwanis in our mission https://runsignup.com/Race/Donate/NY/Chester/ChesterKiwanis5K Event contact Ray Presky; Race Director Email [email protected]

Register for this Event if you are Walking the Course Memorial Day Weekend Saturday May 23rd, 2026 Race Start Time 8:45 A.M. The Kiwanis Club is pleased to host the 31st running of the Chester 5k race. This is a very competitive 3.1 mile race at the start of the summer running season. At the conclusion of the race we are offering the participants refreshments, a full hot breakfast, ice cream, and free raffle drawings. On race day registered runners and walkers will pick up their bib and Tee shirt in the Chester Community Park between 7:30 and 8:30. Race starts just outside the park on Walnut Street at 8:45. T-Shirts are guaranteed to those who sign up by April 11th. All proceeds benefit : High School Scholarships, Welcome to Kindergarten Bags, Christmas Toyland, Veterans , Maria Fareri Children's Hospital, Chester Community Food Pantry, Salvation Army, March of Dimes and other Regional Charities Race timing with individual on the spot printed results of your race by Mid-Hudson Timing midhudsontiming.com USATF Certified Course #NY13047JG Measured by Brian Cavanagh Walker Awards: Trophy to the first place Male & Female Do not run-walk, Walk 100% of the route.