Tinsel Fun Run
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 11:00AM EST
- Location Berlin, Connecticut
- Price $38.10
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for the 42nd Annual Tinsel Fun Run, a festive 2-mile race taking place on Saturday, December 5th, 2026, at Berlin High School in Berlin, Capitol. Kicking off at 11 AM, this exciting event is perfect for runners of all ages and abilities. Participants can register online for just $35 until October 31st, with prices increasing as race day approaches.
Dress up in your favorite holiday costume to add to the fun and stand a chance to win a gift card! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories, along with a special award for the top male and female Berlin residents. Plus, all registered runners will be eligible for special raffle prizes and will receive a refreshment bag filled with tasty post-race treats. The first 75 participants who register by October 31st will also snag a complimentary Tinsel Fun Run t-shirt. Don’t miss out on this joyful community event that promises to be a highlight of the holiday season!
Dress up in your favorite holiday costume to add to the fun and stand a chance to win a gift card! Awards will be presented to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age categories, along with a special award for the top male and female Berlin residents. Plus, all registered runners will be eligible for special raffle prizes and will receive a refreshment bag filled with tasty post-race treats. The first 75 participants who register by October 31st will also snag a complimentary Tinsel Fun Run t-shirt. Don’t miss out on this joyful community event that promises to be a highlight of the holiday season!
Organiser's Description
42ND ANNUAL
TINSEL FUN RUN
PRESENTED BY THE NEW BRITIAN YMCA AND BERLIN PARKS AND RECREATION
2 MILE RUN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2026 @11AM
BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL, 139 PATTERSON WAY
ENTRY FEE: ONLINE REGISTRATION $35 UNTIL 10/31; $40 FROM 11/1-11/30, $45 FROM 12/1-RACEDAY
AWARDS: 10 AND UNDER, 11-13, 14-18, 19-25, 26-33, 34-41,42-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH CATEGORY.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE BERLIN RESIDENTS.
COSTUMES: HOLIDAY COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! COME AND RUN IN YOUR COSTUME AND REGISTER TO
WIN A GIFT CARD. INDIVIDUALS AND/OR GROUPS WILL BE CHOSEN.
RAFFLES: EVERYONE REGISTERED FOR THE RUN WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZES AFTER THE RACE.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
T-SHIRTS: THE FIRST 75 PEOPLE TO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31ST WILL RECEIVE A FREE TINSEL FUN RUN T-SHIRT ON RACE DAY.
ALL RUNNERS WILL BE GIVEN A REFRESHMENT BAG WITH POST RACE TREATS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS CONTACT:
CARRIE AT THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA: 203-440-1925 OR CMARQUARDT@MERIDENYMCA.ORG
DEBBIE AT BERLIN PARKS & RECREATION: 860-828-7056 OR DDENNIS@BERLINCT.GOV
TINSEL FUN RUN
PRESENTED BY THE NEW BRITIAN YMCA AND BERLIN PARKS AND RECREATION
2 MILE RUN
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5TH 2026 @11AM
BERLIN HIGH SCHOOL, 139 PATTERSON WAY
ENTRY FEE: ONLINE REGISTRATION $35 UNTIL 10/31; $40 FROM 11/1-11/30, $45 FROM 12/1-RACEDAY
AWARDS: 10 AND UNDER, 11-13, 14-18, 19-25, 26-33, 34-41,42-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
AWARDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE TOP 3 MALE AND FEMALE IN EACH CATEGORY.
SPECIAL AWARD FOR TOP MALE AND FEMALE BERLIN RESIDENTS.
COSTUMES: HOLIDAY COSTUMES ARE ENCOURAGED! COME AND RUN IN YOUR COSTUME AND REGISTER TO
WIN A GIFT CARD. INDIVIDUALS AND/OR GROUPS WILL BE CHOSEN.
RAFFLES: EVERYONE REGISTERED FOR THE RUN WILL BE ELIGIBLE FOR SPECIAL RAFFLE PRIZES AFTER THE RACE.
YOU MUST BE PRESENT TO WIN.
T-SHIRTS: THE FIRST 75 PEOPLE TO REGISTER BY OCTOBER 31ST WILL RECEIVE A FREE TINSEL FUN RUN T-SHIRT ON RACE DAY.
ALL RUNNERS WILL BE GIVEN A REFRESHMENT BAG WITH POST RACE TREATS
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS CONTACT:
CARRIE AT THE MERIDEN-NEW BRITAIN-BERLIN YMCA: 203-440-1925 OR CMARQUARDT@MERIDENYMCA.ORG
DEBBIE AT BERLIN PARKS & RECREATION: 860-828-7056 OR DDENNIS@BERLINCT.GOV
Races
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2 Mile Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 5th December 2026 (11:00AM EST)
$38.10
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139 Patterson Way, Berlin, 06037, CT, United States
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