Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K 2026
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Start time
- 10:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Hammonton, New Jersey
- Entry fee
- From $25
- Included with entry
- Includes a shirt
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
Registration is open.
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammonton Rotary Fun Walk | 1 Mile | Dec 6, 202610:00 AM | $25 | â |
| Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K | 5K | Dec 6, 202610:00 AM | $45 | â |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- Hammonton Rotary Fun Walk: $25 until Dec 6.
- Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K: $45 until Dec 6.
Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in Hammonton runs 34:08, about 10:59 a mile, based on 7 races with published results. Women typically finish in 35:59 and men in 30:10.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 7:05 AM, and the Hammonton Rotary Fun Walk starts at 10:00 AM. The start sits about 90 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton, NJ 08037
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. The organizers have not shared a course map with us yet.
2025 results
All resultsAggregated from official results (South Jersey Race Timing) for Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K?
In 2025, the fastest tenth finished in 23:08 or better, the top quarter in 25:27, and half the field in 31:42; the last tenth came in after 48:04.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | n/a | 23:56 |
| 20-29 | 33:54 | n/a |
| 30-39 | 26:29 | 27:03 |
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.
How fast is it?
Faster than most New Jersey 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:27, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 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 6 the day usually runs from 32°F at dawn to 46°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 18% of days. Cold snaps dip to 25°F and hot years reach 61°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
- 1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton, NJ 08037Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 90 feet
- Included with entry
- T-Shirt
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 1 Mile, 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 6, 2026), 2025 (Dec 7, 2025)
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Quick answers
- When is Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K?
- Sunday, December 6, 2026, starting at 10:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 6, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Jersey?
- At $45, entry is about 29 percent above a typical 5K in New Jersey, which costs $35 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?
- 1 Mile, 5K.
- How big is it, and how fast?
- In 2025, 52 runners finished the Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch 5K; the median finish was 31:42 and the winner ran 18:16.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2025 5K field finished under 25:27, against 27:09 in a typical New Jersey 5K, so times here run 6 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- 1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton, NJ 08037.
From the organizers
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Presented by the 4th Annual Hammonton Winterfest
Grab your green, lace up your sneaks, throw on your earmuffs and gloves, and get ready to run (or walk!) in the most festive holiday race of the season! Whether youâre a seasoned runner or just want to soak in the winter festivities, join us for a run/walk. After the run/walk, treat yourself to hot cocoa and sâmores, shop unique holiday merchandise from Winterfest vendors, and celebrate the season with family and friends.
⨠Event Highlights:
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