Wacky Runs

Santa suits, pizza stops, doughnuts, midnight fireworks — the themed fun runs of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Florida, in one place. Every listing links out to the official race site to register.

Wacky Runs in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania has 24 upcoming themed fun runs. Next up: Rocky Run on Sat, Nov 14, 2026, Run Run Rudolph 5K on Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Manheim Santa 5K Run and Walk on Sat, Dec 5, 2026. Pennsylvania shows up — a Rocky run up the Art Museum steps, Santas all over Pittsburgh's North Shore, a haunted wine run in Hershey, and a jog that starts and finishes at America's oldest brewery. Every listing below links out to the official race site to register.

Sat, Nov 14, 2026 · 7:00 AM (5K start; 10 Mile starts 8:00 AM)
Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, 2600 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy), PA
5K / 10 Mile / 13.1 Italian Stallion Challenge
The wacky bitRun the Art Museum steps like Rocky — do the 5K and the 10 Mile back-to-back and take home three medals.
Price
See official site
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Not listed
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:10 AM (5K start; Jolly Mile 9:05 AM, Great Elf Rescue 9:00 AM)
Allison Park (North Park, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd), PA
Price rises Dec 6
5K / Jolly Mile (1 Mile) / Great Elf Rescue (Kids)
The wacky bitA park full of running Santas — 5K, a Jolly Mile, and a Great Elf Rescue dash for the kids, supporting Amachi Pittsburgh.
Price
5K $35.00 · Jolly Mile $30.00 · Great Elf Rescue $15.00
Medal
Not listed
Shirt / swag
Not listed
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Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, MLK Drive), PA
Price rises Nov 16
5K
The wacky bitRun as a Penguin, Polar Bear, Reindeer, or Santa in a festive 5K along MLK Drive — only 500 spots per character, with a character hat, medal, and hot chocolate at the finish.
Price
$45 Early Bird through Nov 16; $50 through Dec 5; $55 race week
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Not listed
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Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 10:00 AM
Bethlehem (SteelStacks, 101 Founders Way), PA
Price rises Nov 30
5K
The wacky bitThe Valentine's shirt-color game — white if you're single, red if you're taken — under the SteelStacks in the Lehigh Valley.
Price
$40.00 + $3.40 SignUp fee (rises to $45 after Nov 30, 2026)
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Feb 13, 2027 · 10:00 AM (check-in 9:00 AM)
Havertown (Haverford High School, 200 Mill Road), PA
Price rises Nov 30
5K
The wacky bitThe Cupid's Chase shirt-color game comes to Havertown — white if you're single, red if you're taken, racing from Haverford High School.
Price
$40 early bird (price increases after Nov 30, 2026)
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Mar 13, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Philadelphia (Navy Yard, S Broad St), PA
Price rises Dec 7
5K
The wacky bitA sea of green at the Navy Yard — a St. Patrick's 5K with a finish-line beer garden, live music, and a "Lucky Threesome" team award.
Price
$50 Early Bird through Dec 7; $55 through Jan 10; $60 through Mar 1; $70 race day
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Apr 17, 2027 · 9:00 AM
Pottsville (Yuengling Brewery, 501 Mahantongo Street), PA
5K
The wacky bitThe only race that starts and finishes at America's oldest brewery — pint glass, tech shirt, two free Yuengling Light Lagers (21+), and a post-race party.
Price
$45 · Virtual $40
Medal
Not listed
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, May 30, 2027 · 7:30 AM
Philadelphia (Memorial Hall, 4231 Avenue of the Republic), PA
Price rises Dec 4
5K
The wacky bitA Memorial Day weekend 5K at Memorial Hall in Fairmount Park — Liberty Bell medal, skyline bib, and a city-wide celebration.
Price
$40 through Dec 4 (registration opens Nov 1); $45 Dec 5 – Jan 9; $50 Jan 10 – Mar 30; $55 Mar 31 – May 9; $60 May 10 – May 30
Medal
Yes
Shirt / swag
Yes
Race details →Register on official site →

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