Christmas City Classic 5K
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Christmas City Classic 5K
The Christmas City Classic is a long-standing running event held in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, on December 12, 2026. The event has been organized for more than 30 years and is run this year by the team that produces the Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival. The listed venue is the YMCA at 430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018.
The event program includes two entries over the same distance:
- 5K run
- 5K walk
Many participants wear Christmas colors or full costumes. Registrations include a race T-shirt. Additional items available during registration are a Christmas City Classic mug for $15 while supplies last, and extra T-shirts for $18. The organizer notes that all swag, including finisher’s medals, mugs and shirts, is 100% human designed. Post-race refreshments are provided.
Registration windows and fees are:
- Christmas City Classic 5K (running): registration opens 2026-10-22 and closes 2026-11-01; registration fee $35.00.
- Christmas City Classic 5K Walk: registration opens 2026-10-22 and closes 2026-11-29; registration fee $30.00.
The event has previously been recognized by the Lehigh Valley Running Scene as the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
