Christopher Martin's Christmas Run
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Event information
Christopher Martin’s Christmas Run for Children takes place on December 7, 2025 in New Haven, CT. The event is presented by Lynch, Traub, Keefe & Errante, P.C. The race distance is 5K. The course is described as flat and runs from Christopher Martin’s Restaurant on Upper State Street to Downtown New Haven and the Wooster Square neighborhood, then returns to the start. The route was adjusted to return to a previous course because of construction on State Street. Parking is available on State Street and in nearby off-street locations, including surrounding neighborhoods.
Race features and logistics
The event includes early packet pick-up at Woodbridge Running Co., 7 Landin St., Woodbridge, CT on the days before the race. Registration listed on the event page shows a fee of $37.27 (includes a $2.27 processing fee). A discounted mail-in entry fee of $25 is available if a toy is donated; mail-in entries must be received by December 1 and discounted registration is not available online. Toys must be unwrapped and may be dropped off during early packet pick-up or at the restaurant on race day.
All participants receive a custom pint glass with their race bib. T-shirts are available for purchase during registration; long-sleeve tech tees are sold separately for $20 while supplies last. The event includes a post-race celebration with refreshments, live entertainment, an awards ceremony, and beer for participants aged 21 and up. Awards include overall gift certificates and age-group and non-binary top-three prizes. The race supports a local toy drive and has donated over 50,000 toys to area children over the years. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.