Medal for the Red Kettle
- Date Sat 3rd October 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Watertown, New York
- Price $17.90 - $38.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for an exciting day of community spirit and fitness at the inaugural Medal for the Red Kettle event on Saturday, October 3, 2026, taking place at Thompson Park in Watertown, Jefferson. This family-friendly event invites participants of all ages to join in on the fun, featuring a fun run for kids and a welcoming environment for both runners and walkers. Everyone who crosses the finish line will receive a shiny medal to commemorate their achievement!
As you enjoy the beautiful fall weather, you can savor delicious apple cider, fresh apples, and refreshing water at the finish line. There will also be an aid station set up halfway through the course to keep you energized. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on October 2nd or on race day morning between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM at Thompson Park. Mark your calendars for this fantastic community event that promises to be an annual highlight!
As you enjoy the beautiful fall weather, you can savor delicious apple cider, fresh apples, and refreshing water at the finish line. There will also be an aid station set up halfway through the course to keep you energized. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet on October 2nd or on race day morning between 8:00 AM and 8:45 AM at Thompson Park. Mark your calendars for this fantastic community event that promises to be an annual highlight!
Organiser's Description
MEDAL FOR THE RED KETTLE - THOMPSON PARK - WATERTOWN NY - 10/3/26
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST SALVATION ARMY RUN AND HOPEFULLY AN ANNUAL EVENT! IT IS KID FRIENDLY - THERE IS A FUN RUN FOR KIDS TO GET A MEDAL AND ENJOY THE FALL DAY! RUNNING AND WALKING ARE ACCEPTABLE. ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL. THERE WILL BE APPLE CIDER, APPLES AND WATER AT THE FINISH LINE. ALONG THE COURSE THERE WILL BE AN AID-STATION ABOUT HALFWAY.
PACKET PICKUP: OCTOBER 2 FROM 12-4PM AT THE SALVATION ARMY ON STATE ST (723 STATE ST. WATERTOWN NY 13601) INSIDE THE BUILDING FROM THE STATE STREET ENTRANCE. RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 8-845AM AT THOMPSON PARK FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE 2ND.
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
THIS WILL BE THE FIRST SALVATION ARMY RUN AND HOPEFULLY AN ANNUAL EVENT! IT IS KID FRIENDLY - THERE IS A FUN RUN FOR KIDS TO GET A MEDAL AND ENJOY THE FALL DAY! RUNNING AND WALKING ARE ACCEPTABLE. ALL FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE A MEDAL. THERE WILL BE APPLE CIDER, APPLES AND WATER AT THE FINISH LINE. ALONG THE COURSE THERE WILL BE AN AID-STATION ABOUT HALFWAY.
PACKET PICKUP: OCTOBER 2 FROM 12-4PM AT THE SALVATION ARMY ON STATE ST (723 STATE ST. WATERTOWN NY 13601) INSIDE THE BUILDING FROM THE STATE STREET ENTRANCE. RACE DAY PACKET PICKUP WILL BE FROM 8-845AM AT THOMPSON PARK FOR THOSE UNABLE TO ATTEND THE 2ND.
*NO RACE DAY REGISTRATION*
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34 Thompson Park, Watertown, 13601, NY, United States
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