Chase the Dreidel 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 4:00 PM start (New York)
- Location
- Saint Petersburg, Florida
- Entry fee
- From $45
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase the Dreidel 5K | 5K | Dec 13, 20264:00 PM | $45 | – |
| Chase the Dreidel 5K Virtual RaceVirtual | 5K | Dec 13, 20264:00 PM | $45 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $45 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Saint Petersburg runs 36:56, about 11:53 a mile, based on 9 races with published results. Women typically finish in 41:23 and men in 31:22.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:12 AM, and the Chase the Dreidel 5K starts at 4:00 PM. The start sits about 30 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
300 58th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2025 results
All results (5 years)Aggregated from official results (Bay City Timing & Events) for Chase the Dreidel 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Chase the Dreidel 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:58 or better, the top quarter in 28:47, and half the field in 35:55; the last tenth came in after 54:33.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 32:03 | 22:20 |
| 30-39 | 28:45 | 22:38 |
| 40-49 | 29:41 | 23:04 |
| 50-59 | 52:57 | 26:56 |
| 60-69 | 47:22 | 25:16 |
| 70+ | 52:00 | 43:55 |
Groups with fewer than five finishers are left out. Awards vary by race; check the race's rules.
What would my time get me?
Where a finish time would have placed in 2025.
Finishers by year
Up 36 percent since 2021.
All events combined, from official results.
Chase the Dreidel 5K 5K year by year
From 2021 to 2025, the field went from 107 to 145 finishers, and the median time dropped from 36:37 to 35:55.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 145 (+1%) | 35:55 | under 23:58 | 19:09 |
| 2024 | 143 (+36%) | 37:51 | under 25:09 | 20:28 |
| 2023 | 105 (-40%) | 32:57 | under 23:08 | 19:50 |
| 2022 | 175 (+64%) | 36:04 | under 24:38 | 17:14 |
| 2021 | 107 | 36:37 | under 22:46 | 18:30 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Florida 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:47, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
Compares the fastest quarter of each field, so walkers and first-timers do not skew it. It reflects the course and the field together: a flat course, cool weather, or a competitive crowd all make times faster.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 13 the day usually runs from 62°F at dawn to 75°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 13% of days. Cold snaps dip to 50°F and hot years reach 80°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 300 58th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 30 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 10, 2023), 2022 (Dec 11, 2022), 2021 (Dec 5, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Chase the Dreidel 5K?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 4:00 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $45 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Florida?
- At $45, entry is about 30 percent above a typical 5K in Florida, which costs $34.50 right now.
- Do runners get a shirt or medal?
- Entry includes a shirt, according to the race's registration page. Check it for sizes and whether kids' races get the same.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 145 runners finished the Chase the Dreidel 5K; the median finish was 35:55 and the winner ran 19:09.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 28:47, against 29:59 in a typical Florida 5K, so times here run 4 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 300 58th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on Plotaroute; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
Don’t let the Dreidel get away!
Our life-sized dreidel spins down the streets of St. Pete and the Pinellas Trail on a chip-timed, police-monitored course. Walkers, strollers, runners – all are welcome!
Chase the Dreidel 5K is the only race of its kind: a family-friendly start time of 4pm, t-shirt, fun run for youngsters, free off-street parking, swag bag, custom-designed race medal and – best of all – registration includes our famous all-you-can-eat potato pancake latke supper!
No bicycles or pets, please!
Become a sponsor and get free registrations – the more you donate the more you receive as our thank-you gift. Call Valerie for details at (727) 324-8022.
See you there!