Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5k 6th Annual 12/13/26 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 13, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- New Florence, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $20 · goes up to $25 on Nov 15, 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 run | 5K | Dec 13, 202610:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 15, 2026 | – |
| 5k walk | 5K | Dec 13, 202610:00 AM | $20$25 after Nov 15, 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 $25 on Nov 15, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $20 until Nov 15, then $25 until Dec 12.
Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Pennsylvania runs 32:40, about 10:31 a mile, based on 622 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:42 and men in 29:37.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:30 AM, and the 5k run starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 1,470 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
177 13th St., New Florence, PA 15944
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 13 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 40°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 28% of days. Cold snaps dip to 17°F and hot years reach 55°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
- 177 13th St., New Florence, PA 15944Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,470 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 13, 2026), 2025 (Dec 14, 2025), 2024 (Dec 15, 2024), 2023 (Dec 17, 2023), 2022 (Dec 18, 2022), 2021 (Dec 19, 2021)
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Quick answers
- When is Festivus For The Rest Of Us 5k 6th Annual 12/13/26?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $20 before processing fees, and rises to $25 on Nov 15, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 12, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $20, entry is about 33 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 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.
- Where does it start?
- 177 13th St., New Florence, PA 15944.
From the organizers
Come celebrate FESTIVUS with the rest of us while completing an awesome 5k course.
We are back for the 6th year. We look forward to making the experience even better this year.
All proceeds go directly to the New Florence Volunteer Fire Company.
Festivus 5k packet pickup will be at the New Florence Fire Hall morning of the race starting at 9am (possibly little earlier). Registration will close at 9:50 am to allow Smiley Miles Timing to put names into the system without delaying the start of the race of those who sign up day of.
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