Christopher Martin's Christmas Run
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Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children 5K
Christopher Martins Christmas Run for Children is a charity 5K held on December 6, 2026, in New Haven, CT, at Christopher Martins Restaurant (860 State Street). The event collects toys for the New Haven area to benefit needy children and reports a long history of toy donations.
Entry options include a discounted registration fee of $25 for participants who donate an unwrapped toy. Discounted entries must be mailed with the printable form and payment and be received by December 1; the discounted option is not available online. Toys may also be dropped off during early packet pick-up or at the restaurant on race morning.
All participants receive a long sleeve technical shirt this year. There is a post-race party that includes an awards ceremony and free beer for ages 21 and up provided by New England Brewing Co. Awards include gift certificates for first overall male and female finishers, gift cards for the top three finishers in each age group from 12 & under through 90+, and awards for the top three non-binary finishers.
Course routing has been updated from the prior year because of construction on State Street; an updated course map is provided by the organizer. Early packet pick-up is at Woodbridge Running Co., 7 Landin St., Woodbridge, CT, with specified pick-up times on the days before the race. Parking is available on State Street and in surrounding neighborhoods including East Street. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
