Shiver by the River 5k/10k Winter Race series 2025-2026
- Date Sun 14th December 2025 - Sun 8th March 2026
- Location Reading, Pennsylvania
Event summary
Get ready for the ultimate winter running experience at the Shiver by the River 5k/10k Winter Race Series, happening in Reading, Berks! Kicking off on Sunday, December 14, 2025, and running through to March 8, 2026, this exciting series is set to energize your winter weekends with four thrilling races. Join hundreds of fellow runners as you tackle the scenic 5K or 10K courses, designed to be friendly and accessible to all levels of fitness.
With race day starting at 10:00 A.M. and registration opening at 8:30 A.M., you'll have plenty of time to warm up and prepare for the fun ahead. The Shiver by the River series is known for its welcoming atmosphere, affordable entry fees, and the chance to enjoy post-race snacks! Not only will you compete for individual race awards, but your performance across the series counts towards exciting overall prizes, making it a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while connecting with the running community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic winter race series that combines competition, camaraderie, and a commitment to health and fitness!
With race day starting at 10:00 A.M. and registration opening at 8:30 A.M., you'll have plenty of time to warm up and prepare for the fun ahead. The Shiver by the River series is known for its welcoming atmosphere, affordable entry fees, and the chance to enjoy post-race snacks! Not only will you compete for individual race awards, but your performance across the series counts towards exciting overall prizes, making it a perfect opportunity to challenge yourself while connecting with the running community. Don’t miss out on this fantastic winter race series that combines competition, camaraderie, and a commitment to health and fitness!
Organiser's Description
THE PAGODA PACERS ATHLETIC CLUB PRESENTS SHIVER BY THE RIVER 2025*2026
!LEGENDARY 5K & 10K NO FRILLS WINTER RACE SERIE
Sunday(s) 10:00 A.M. start for all races. Registration opens at 8:30 A.M.
* Dec. 14, 2025
* Jan. 11, 2026
* Feb. 8, 2026
* March 8, 2026
Conducted in cooperation with the Muhlenberg Twp Parks and Recreation Department
This is a popular winter race series that draws approx. 400 runners per month because of its friendliness, great price, devotion to running in almost any type of weather, indoor registration, a wheel measured course and various post-reg snacks!!! Reminder we are running the course in the same directions as 2022-2023 series. Both races start at same time and place; 10k runners do the loop twice. ROAD OPEN TO TRAFFIC DURING RACE.
Proceeds benefit Pagoda Pacer Scholarship Fund and health & fitness activities supported by the Pagoda Pacers.
AWARDS: Only to the male and female top 4 runners in each of the 5k and 10k. However, awards are given for the overall series, based on a cross-country type of scoring (the person finishing 15th will be earn 15 points). Lowest scores in each age group will receive the awards. Both distances will be counted toward one set of awards. To be eligible, a runner must complete a minimum of 3 races (best 3 finishes count). If necessary, the 4th race will be used for a tie-breaker.
Series Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony, held after the March race.
3 Overall Males/Females; 1 Male/Female Master; 1 Male/Female Clydesdale; 1 Male/Female Master Clydesdale;
plus age groups (# of awards based on competitors in individual group):
14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79, 80+; and Clydesdale
Swag: Running Waist Belt & Whistle
REGISTRATION FEES:
Series registration with Running Waist Belt, $68 through 11/14/25
Series registration with Running Waist Belt, $83 from 11/15/25 until day of Race
Series registration with no swag $60 through 11/14/25
Series registration with no swag $75 from 11/15/25 until day of Race
Individual race with Running Waist Belt $33; Individual race with no swag $25.
No pre-registration for individual races. No refunds. No mailing of awards. Availability of swag on race day will be limited
!LEGENDARY 5K & 10K NO FRILLS WINTER RACE SERIE
Sunday(s) 10:00 A.M. start for all races. Registration opens at 8:30 A.M.
* Dec. 14, 2025
* Jan. 11, 2026
* Feb. 8, 2026
* March 8, 2026
Conducted in cooperation with the Muhlenberg Twp Parks and Recreation Department
This is a popular winter race series that draws approx. 400 runners per month because of its friendliness, great price, devotion to running in almost any type of weather, indoor registration, a wheel measured course and various post-reg snacks!!! Reminder we are running the course in the same directions as 2022-2023 series. Both races start at same time and place; 10k runners do the loop twice. ROAD OPEN TO TRAFFIC DURING RACE.
Proceeds benefit Pagoda Pacer Scholarship Fund and health & fitness activities supported by the Pagoda Pacers.
AWARDS: Only to the male and female top 4 runners in each of the 5k and 10k. However, awards are given for the overall series, based on a cross-country type of scoring (the person finishing 15th will be earn 15 points). Lowest scores in each age group will receive the awards. Both distances will be counted toward one set of awards. To be eligible, a runner must complete a minimum of 3 races (best 3 finishes count). If necessary, the 4th race will be used for a tie-breaker.
Series Awards will be presented at an awards ceremony, held after the March race.
3 Overall Males/Females; 1 Male/Female Master; 1 Male/Female Clydesdale; 1 Male/Female Master Clydesdale;
plus age groups (# of awards based on competitors in individual group):
14 & under; 15-19; 20-24; 25-29; 30-34; 35-39; 40-44; 45-49; 50-54; 55-59; 60-64; 65-69; 70-74; 75-79, 80+; and Clydesdale
Swag: Running Waist Belt & Whistle
REGISTRATION FEES:
Series registration with Running Waist Belt, $68 through 11/14/25
Series registration with Running Waist Belt, $83 from 11/15/25 until day of Race
Series registration with no swag $60 through 11/14/25
Series registration with no swag $75 from 11/15/25 until day of Race
Individual race with Running Waist Belt $33; Individual race with no swag $25.
No pre-registration for individual races. No refunds. No mailing of awards. Availability of swag on race day will be limited
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4899 Stoudt's Ferry Bridge Rd, Reading, 19605, PA, United States
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Shiver by the River 5k/10k Winter Race series 2025-2026
