NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health 2026
- Date
- Thursday, December 31, 2026
- Start time
- 6:30 PM start (New York)
- Location
- State College, Pennsylvania
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $30 on Dec 23, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health | 5K | Dec 31, 20266:30 PM | $25$30 after Dec 23, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Dec 22, then $30 until Dec 30, then $35 until Dec 31.
Online registration closes Dec 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 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 7:35 AM, and the NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health starts at 6:30 PM. The start sits about 1,090 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
State College, State College, PA 16801
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
2024 results
All results (2 years)Aggregated from official results (The Runner's High) for NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health. Individual finisher names are not stored here.
How fast do you need to be at NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health?
In 2024, the fastest tenth finished in 20:39 or better, the top quarter in 25:07, and half the field in 29:17; the last tenth came in after 40:14.
| Age | Women | Men |
|---|---|---|
| Under 20 | 21:08 | 18:37 |
| 20-29 | 25:09 | 17:53 |
| 30-39 | 25:17 | 18:23 |
| 40-49 | 26:42 | 20:34 |
| 50-59 | 28:00 | 21:39 |
| 60-69 | 31:05 | 25:05 |
| 70+ | n/a | 29:26 |
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 2024.
Finishers by year
Down 23 percent since 2023.
All events combined, from official results.
NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health 5K year by year
From 2023 to 2024, the field went from 404 to 311 finishers, and the median time rose from 29:12 to 29:17.
| Year | Finishers | Median | Fastest tenth | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 311 (-23%) | 29:17 | under 20:39 | 15:26 |
| 2023 | 404 | 29:12 | under 20:42 | 15:53 |
From each year's official results for the 5K; virtual options are left out.
How fast is it?
Faster than most Pennsylvania 5Ks
The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 25:07, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 8 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 31 the day usually runs from 24°F at dawn to 35°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 24% of days. Cold snaps dip to 13°F and hot years reach 49°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 6 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- State College, State College, PA 16801Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 1,090 feet
- Included with entry
- TBD
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Dec 31, 2026), 2025 (Dec 31, 2025), 2024 (Dec 31, 2024), 2023 (Dec 31, 2023), 2022 (Dec 31, 2022)
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Quick answers
- When is NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health?
- Thursday, December 31, 2026, starting at 6:30 PM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $30 on Dec 23, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Dec 31, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for Pennsylvania?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in Pennsylvania, which costs $30 right now.
- 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 2024, 311 runners finished the NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health; the median finish was 29:17 and the winner ran 15:26.
- Is it a fast course?
- The fastest quarter of the 2024 5K field finished under 25:07, against 27:10 in a typical Pennsylvania 5K, so times here run 8 percent faster.
- Where does it start?
- State College, State College, PA 16801.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on MapMyRun; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Resolution Run begins at 6:30 pm.
Runners and walkers are welcome to join us for one of the most popular events of First Night State College, the annual Resolution Run 5k race. The course will be the same as the last two years.
First Night State College encourages runners and spectators to wear costumes. The runner or group of runners with the best costume will receive the adoration of millions or at least a nice round of applause and a story to dine out on for a week or so.