Chester Kiwanis 5K
MAY
23
2026
5 kilometers
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Event overview
The Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K is scheduled in Chester, New York. The event is organized by the Kiwanis Club of Chester as a community 5K (3.1 mile) run and walk and serves as a fundraiser to support the club's mission of serving children. The organizer notes the club is celebrating its 50th anniversary of serving the Chester community. The event typically draws more than 300 runners and walkers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
Details
- Distance: 3.1 miles (5K)
- Two event options are listed: a race and a walkers category.
- Location: Carpenter Community Park, 19 Vadala Rd, Chester, NY 10918.
- The race fee includes a Stay-Dri T-shirt, a hot breakfast, and entry in a raffle. T-shirts are distributed first-come, first-served on race day; early registrants have shirts set aside and shirts are not held after race day.
- The hot breakfast is prepared by the Chester Presbyterian Church at the concession stand; it is free to registered runners and available to others for a $5 donation. Water, fruit, and other snacks are available in the pavilion.
- Raffle winners will be pre-selected and prizes distributed with bibs; some prizes require winners to be over 18. The listed grand prize is two nights at Mirror Lake in Lake Placid, NY donated by Confluence Running.
- Course maps and an official course PDF are provided, and a Strava route is available. Confluence Running will photograph the event and OrangeTherapy is listed as an on-site provider.
5 km
Chester Kiwanis 5k Race