Pete Sanfilippo 45th Annual Holiday Run
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:15AM EST
- Location Wappingers Falls, New York
- Price Free - $22.20
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5 Mile
Event summary
Join us for the 45th Annual Pete Sanfilippo Holiday Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming village of Wappingers Falls, Dutchess County! This festive event promises to be a highlight of the holiday season, featuring a scenic USATF certified 5-mile run and a fun Kids One Mile Run. Both races will kick off at the Knights of Columbus Hall, starting with the Kids Run at 9:15 AM, followed by the 5-mile race at 9:30 AM.
Participants can enjoy the thrill of competition while taking in the beautiful surroundings, and the first 200 registered runners for the 5-mile race will receive a stylish holiday winter hat—perfect for the season! Registration is open until 9:15 AM on race day, with pre-registration available for just $20 for the 5-mile race and free for the Kids Run. Plus, MHRRC members can take advantage of a special discount. Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa after the race for photos, and join us for refreshments and holiday music as we celebrate the spirit of the season with awards for top finishers in various categories. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a memorable
Participants can enjoy the thrill of competition while taking in the beautiful surroundings, and the first 200 registered runners for the 5-mile race will receive a stylish holiday winter hat—perfect for the season! Registration is open until 9:15 AM on race day, with pre-registration available for just $20 for the 5-mile race and free for the Kids Run. Plus, MHRRC members can take advantage of a special discount. Don’t miss the chance to meet Santa after the race for photos, and join us for refreshments and holiday music as we celebrate the spirit of the season with awards for top finishers in various categories. Lace up your running shoes and get ready for a memorable
Organiser's Description
_Registration is open until 9:15am at the Knights of Columbus!!!_
This years event will include a 5 mile scenic run through the village of Wappingers Falls. The course is USATF certified! We will also have a Kids One Mile Run. Both races start and finish at the Knights of Columbus Hall in downtown Wappingers. This will be the 45th anniversary of this classic race.
5 MILE RACE IS $20 IF PRE-REGISTERED AND $25 THE DAY OF THE RACE. KIDS 1 MILE IS FREE IF PRE-REGISTERED AND $10 THE DAY OF THE RACE.
MHRRC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT ONLY IF PRE-REGISTERED.
WE HAVE ONCE AGAIN CONFIRMED WITH THE NORTH POLE THAT SANTA WILL JOIN US!! HE WILL BE AROUND FOR THE KIDS RACE AND AFTERWARDS FOR PICTURES IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL.
THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED 5 MILE RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A HOLIDAY WINTER HAT! CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN BELOW AND BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY, THESE HAVE BEEN A HUGE HIT IN YEARS PAST!
REGISTRATION/BIB PICKUP WILL BE AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL STARTING AT 8:00 AM WITH THE KIDS ONE MILE AT 9:15 AM FOLLOWED BY THE 5 MILE AT 9:30 AM.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 2660 E MAIN STREET, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
PLEASE JOIN US IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL FOR REFRESHMENTS, HOLIDAY MUSIC AND AWARDS. SANTA WILL BE AROUND FOR PICTURES WITH THE KIDS (AND ADULTS) AS WELL!
AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE / FEMALE: CASH PRIZE - 1ST PLACE = $200, 2ND PLACE = $100, 3RD PLACE = $50
1ST PLACE MASTERS (AGE 50+): CASH PRIZE - $50
TOP 3 M/F IN 18 & UNDER, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
KIDS - TOP 3 IN 7 & UNDER, 8-10, 11-13
This years event will include a 5 mile scenic run through the village of Wappingers Falls. The course is USATF certified! We will also have a Kids One Mile Run. Both races start and finish at the Knights of Columbus Hall in downtown Wappingers. This will be the 45th anniversary of this classic race.
5 MILE RACE IS $20 IF PRE-REGISTERED AND $25 THE DAY OF THE RACE. KIDS 1 MILE IS FREE IF PRE-REGISTERED AND $10 THE DAY OF THE RACE.
MHRRC MEMBERS RECEIVE A $5 DISCOUNT ONLY IF PRE-REGISTERED.
WE HAVE ONCE AGAIN CONFIRMED WITH THE NORTH POLE THAT SANTA WILL JOIN US!! HE WILL BE AROUND FOR THE KIDS RACE AND AFTERWARDS FOR PICTURES IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL.
THE FIRST 200 REGISTERED 5 MILE RUNNERS WILL RECEIVE A HOLIDAY WINTER HAT! CHECK OUT THE NEW DESIGN BELOW AND BE SURE TO REGISTER EARLY, THESE HAVE BEEN A HUGE HIT IN YEARS PAST!
REGISTRATION/BIB PICKUP WILL BE AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL STARTING AT 8:00 AM WITH THE KIDS ONE MILE AT 9:15 AM FOLLOWED BY THE 5 MILE AT 9:30 AM.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, 2660 E MAIN STREET, WAPPINGERS FALLS, NY 12590
PLEASE JOIN US IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE RACE IN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL FOR REFRESHMENTS, HOLIDAY MUSIC AND AWARDS. SANTA WILL BE AROUND FOR PICTURES WITH THE KIDS (AND ADULTS) AS WELL!
AWARDS
TOP 3 OVERALL MALE / FEMALE: CASH PRIZE - 1ST PLACE = $200, 2ND PLACE = $100, 3RD PLACE = $50
1ST PLACE MASTERS (AGE 50+): CASH PRIZE - $50
TOP 3 M/F IN 18 & UNDER, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
KIDS - TOP 3 IN 7 & UNDER, 8-10, 11-13
Races
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Kids 1 Mile
Incl. Holiday Winter Hat
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:15AM EST)
Free
OPENS TOMORROW -
5 Mile
Incl. $2.20 Fee & Holiday Winter Hat
Sat 5th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
$22.20
OPENS 21 OCT
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