Christopher Martin's Christmas Run

Event overview

Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children takes place on December 7, 2025 in New Haven, Connecticut. The event features a 5K road race that starts at Christopher Martin’s Restaurant on Upper State Street, goes into Downtown New Haven and the Wooster Square neighborhood, then returns to the start. The race is organized as a charity event to collect toys for children in the New Haven area; organizers report the event has donated over 50,000 toys over the years.

Logistics and extras

All participants receive a custom pint glass and a race bib. T-shirts are available for purchase during registration and long sleeve tech tees are sold separately for $20 while supplies last. Early packet pick-up is available at Woodbridge Running Co., 7 Landin St., Woodbridge, CT on the Friday and Saturday before the race. Toys donated can be dropped off at packet pick-up or at Christopher Martin’s Restaurant on race day; unwrapped toys mailed with a printable form may qualify for a discounted mail-in registration fee if received by December 1. Parking is available on State Street and in surrounding neighborhoods including East Street. The post-race celebration will be held outdoors and will include refreshments, live entertainment, an awards ceremony, and free beer for participants age 21 and over. Awards include a gift certificate for first overall male and female, gift cards for the top three finishers in each age group, and awards for the top three non-binary finishers. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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