Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 10:30 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New Haven, Connecticut
- Entry fee
- From $36 · goes up to $41 on Nov 2, 2026
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5K | 5K | Dec 6, 202610:30 AM | $36$41 after Nov 2, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $41 on Nov 2, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $36 until Nov 1, then $41 until Nov 28, then $44 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $36, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Connecticut runs 32:01, about 10:18 a mile, based on 235 races with published results. Women typically finish in 34:53 and men in 29:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:02 AM, and the 5K starts at 10:30 AM. The start sits about 50 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
Christopher Martin's Restaurant, New Haven, CT 06511
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
Typical race-day weather
Around December 6 the day usually runs from 31°F at dawn to 44°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 24°F and hot years reach 57°F.
Based on 65 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
- Christopher Martin's Restaurant, New Haven, CT 06511Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 50 feet
- Included with entry
- Long Sleeve Tech Shirt (included in registration!)
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025), 2024 (Dec 8, 2024), 2023 (Dec 3, 2023), 2022 (Dec 4, 2022), 2021 (Dec 5, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Christopher Martin's Christmas Run for Children?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 10:30 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $36 before processing fees, and rises to $41 on Nov 2, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Connecticut?
- At $36, entry is about the same as a typical 5K in Connecticut ($34).
- 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.
- Where does it start?
- Christopher Martin's Restaurant, New Haven, CT 06511.
From the organizers
Our 42nd annual Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children is December 6th!! The flat 5K course runs from Christopher Martin’s Restaurant on Upper State Street to Downtown New Haven, Wooster Square neighborhood and back. NEW THIS YEAR All participants will receive a long sleeve tech shirt!
Voted CT's best post-race party! As always, you can expect a great party with refreshments, live entertainment, awards ceremony and FREE BEER (for 21+). Festivities will be outside this year.
Early Packet Pick-Up Location: Woodbridge Running Co., 7 Landin St. Woodbridge, CT. Friday, December 4: 12:00pm - 6:00pm. Saturday, December 5: 10:00am - 5:00pm.