Twisted Twig 5K
- Date Sat 8th August 2026
- Time 9:00AM EDT
- Location Rome, New York
- Price $12.00 - $43.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to lace up your running shoes for the Twisted Twig 5K, taking place on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in the beautiful city of Rome, Oneida! This exciting run/walk event not only promotes fitness and community spirit but also supports a wonderful cause. With 100% of the proceeds benefiting the Rome Twigs, a dedicated volunteer organization that has been serving Rome Health since 1907, participants can feel great about giving back while enjoying a day of fun and camaraderie.
The Twisted Twig 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in on the action, with a registration fee of $40 for the 5K and just $10 for the Kids Obstacle Fun Run. After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to a lively post-race party featuring a live band, delicious food trucks, and a variety of vendors. It's an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow community members, support a meaningful cause, and have a blast! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event, and be part of a wonderful day filled with fitness and fun!
The Twisted Twig 5K invites runners and walkers of all ages to join in on the action, with a registration fee of $40 for the 5K and just $10 for the Kids Obstacle Fun Run. After crossing the finish line, participants can look forward to a lively post-race party featuring a live band, delicious food trucks, and a variety of vendors. It's an excellent opportunity to connect with fellow community members, support a meaningful cause, and have a blast! Mark your calendars for this unforgettable event, and be part of a wonderful day filled with fitness and fun!
Organiser's Description
THE TWISTED TWIG 5K IS A RUN/WALK EVENT ALONG WITH A KIDS RUN, CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COPPER CITY FITNESS. THIS EVENT IS ESPECIALLY MEANINGFUL AS 100% OF PROCEEDS BENEFIT THE ROME TWIGS, A LONGSTANDING VOLUNTEER ORGANIZATION SUPPORTING ROME HEALTH IN ROME, NY.
FOUNDED IN 1907, THE ROME TWIGS INCLUDE OVER 100 MEMBERS ACROSS 12 BRANCHES AND PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN FUNDING HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, OPERATING THE HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP, AND ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL TREE OF LIGHTS CAMPAIGN, AMONG MANY OTHER INITIATIVES. THIS 5K IS A NEW, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FUNDRAISING EFFORT DESIGNED TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR FITNESS, FUN, AND A GREAT CAUSE.
Pricing: 5K - $40 per participant plus processing. Kids Obstacle Fun Run: $10 per participant plus processing
POST RACE PARTY WITH A LIVE BAND, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, AND MORE
IF INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR, REACH US BY EMAIL AT TWISTEDTWIG5K@GMAIL.COM
*August 9 (alternative rain date)
FOUNDED IN 1907, THE ROME TWIGS INCLUDE OVER 100 MEMBERS ACROSS 12 BRANCHES AND PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN FUNDING HOSPITAL EQUIPMENT, OPERATING THE HOSPITAL GIFT SHOP, AND ORGANIZING THE ANNUAL TREE OF LIGHTS CAMPAIGN, AMONG MANY OTHER INITIATIVES. THIS 5K IS A NEW, COMMUNITY-DRIVEN FUNDRAISING EFFORT DESIGNED TO BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR FITNESS, FUN, AND A GREAT CAUSE.
Pricing: 5K - $40 per participant plus processing. Kids Obstacle Fun Run: $10 per participant plus processing
POST RACE PARTY WITH A LIVE BAND, FOOD TRUCKS, VENDORS, AND MORE
IF INTERESTED IN BEING A VENDOR, REACH US BY EMAIL AT TWISTEDTWIG5K@GMAIL.COM
*August 9 (alternative rain date)
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Location
720 Railroad St., Rome, 13440, NY, United States
Twisted Twig 5K
