The Best Races - Camden
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A Merry Christmas Run 5K/10K/13.1 PHILADELPHIA
A Merry Christmas Run takes place on December 26, 2026 at Wiggins Waterfront Park on Riverside Drive in Camden, NJ. The event offers in-person and virtual participation and includes multiple distance options.
Distances offered:
- 5K
- 10K
- Half marathon (13.1 miles)
- Virtual run
- Family 1 mile fun run
The event is organized as a series of capped waves for smaller group starts; waves close when they fill. A wait list and a virtual option are available if waves are full. The run is described as a private group format that permits running or walking, and participants under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian.
Official timing is optional. Participants may track time with personal apps and submit results for online posting. The event does not use timing chips.
Swag is shipped to the mailing address provided by registrants in the United States. Race bibs are provided on race day. Standard swag items include a running shirt, a finisher towel or giveaway, a finisher medal, and a digital training pack. A technical running shirt is available as an optional upgrade for an additional fee.
Fundraising is optional. Organizers state that each mile logged after the event will result in a donation to one of the charities they support. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
