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 for a fantastic day of fitness and community at the Twisted Twig 5K on Saturday, August 8, 2026, in Rome, NY! This exciting run/walk event includes a special kids' obstacle fun run, making it a perfect day for families to come together. The Twisted Twig 5K is not just about running; it’s a meaningful opportunity to support the Rome Twigs, a devoted volunteer organization that has been serving the community since 1907. With 100% of the proceeds benefiting Rome Health, participants can feel good knowing they are contributing to essential hospital initiatives.
Join us for this community-driven fundraising event, where you can enjoy a post-race party featuring a live band, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and much more! The 5K registration is just $40 per participant, while the kids' run is only $10. If the weather doesn't cooperate, don’t worry—August 9 is set as the alternative rain date. Lace up your shoes and be part of this incredible day filled with fitness, fun, and a fantastic cause!
Join us for this community-driven fundraising event, where you can enjoy a post-race party featuring a live band, delicious food trucks, local vendors, and much more! The 5K registration is just $40 per participant, while the kids' run is only $10. If the weather doesn't cooperate, don’t worry—August 9 is set as the alternative rain date. Lace up your shoes and be part of this incredible day filled with fitness, fun, and a fantastic cause!
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)
Races
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5k
Incl. $3.95 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:30AM EDT)
$43.95
CLOSED -
Kids Obstacle Fun Run
Incl. $2.00 Fee
Sat 8th August 2026 (9:00AM EDT)
$12.00
CLOSED
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