Shiver by the River 5K & 10K Winter Race Series
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Shiver by the River 5K & 10K Winter Race Series
The Pagoda Pacers A.C. presents the 36th annual Shiver by the River no frills winter race series held at Jim Dietrich Park in Reading, Pennsylvania. The series is staged on four Sundays: December 13, 2026; January 10, 2027; February 14, 2027; and March 14, 2027. The course is wheel measured and the road remains open to traffic during the races. Indoor registration and post-race snacks are provided.
Distances:
- 5 km
- 10 km two loops of the measured course
The series typically draws about 400 runners each month. Both distances start at the same place and run in the same directions used in the 2024–2025 series; 10 km entrants complete the loop twice. Entry rules and fees specify that swag must be preordered; long sleeve tech shirts cost $12 and the shirt preorder deadline is November 13, 2026. Series registration rates through November 13, 2026 are listed as $72 with a shirt and $60 without a shirt; later series registration is $75 and individual race entry is $25. No pre-registration is available for individual races, no refunds are offered, and awards are not mailed.
Awards include top three male and female finishers in each distance and series awards based on cross country style scoring. Series awards require completion of at least three races and are presented after the March race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
