Ho Ho Ho 5K Run/Walk
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Ho Ho Ho 5K Run/Walk : 40th Annual
The event is the 40th annual Ho Ho Ho 5K Run/Walk held on December 12, 2026 at JFK Middle School, 500 Broadway, Bethpage, NY 11714. The event is held rain or shine and is presented in memory of Terry Bisogno.
Distances
- 5K run/walk
- 400m free kids fun run
Participants receive a commemorative long sleeve tech shirt and a finisher medal. On-site amenities include food and refreshments, hot chocolate, a live DJ playing holiday music, free finish line photos, live online/text/email results with age grading, a free downloadable finisher certificate, and same-day video and finish-line pictures. Personalized bibs are available for those who register at least three weeks before race day.
The event supports community and charitable activities, including a toy drive to benefit the John Thiessen Children’s Foundation and optional donations to GLIRC and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Registration uses tiered pricing with processing fees included and offers discounts for GLIRC members, veterans, seniors (65+), and elitefeats members. Registration options include standard 5K entries as well as donation-only or sponsorship-only choices.
Awards are given across multiple categories, including top overall finishers, masters, senior masters, age-group podiums, and wheelchair divisions. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable; entrants accept standard liability and media release terms. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.