Event Description

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
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The Colgate Inn
The Colgate Bookstore
The Electric Print Studio

Register for the first annual Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 5K Race! 

TIMED BY: Leone Timing

Location: Hamilton Village Green, specifically the plot of green next to Community Bank at 35 Broad St, Hamilton, NY

Parking and Restrooms: Hamilton Central School, 47 West Kendrick, Hamilton, NY

Date: June 22nd, 2024

Start Time: 5K Timed @ 8:30 am

Family Fun Run @ 9:30 am

Join us for the first annual Chamber 5K! A beautiful run through our charming village, the proceeds of which will go towards our Chamber Small Business Grant Program and the Hamilton Central School Athletics. 

As you run along the low-traffic country roads, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of Colgate's campus and our picturesque village and business community. The race start/finish and post-race fest are on the village green, with parking at Hamilton Central School, conveniently nearby- within walking distance.

The family fun run is a half-mile loop around the village green.

The 5K event benefits the Chamber Small Business Grant Program and Hamilton Central School Athletics.

RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE
Hamilton is located 45 miles SE of Syracuse in Central NY. Hamilton typically sees temperatures in June range between the mid 50's and mid 70’s. 
COURSE DETAILS
The course route is pictured below.

The 5K course will lead you past the farmers market down East Kendrick Street, up Charles Street with a brief jog on Payne Street before doubling back on University Ave. You will jog up towards and across Colgate's campus and back down College Street. After passing the halfway point at Colgate's 1965 Arena, you will turn onto Lebanon Street and come back up West Kendrick, running by one of our fundraising recipients, Hamilton Central School. The final stretch takes you down Broad Street and back to our starting point before cooling off to enjoy the many farmers market vendors or local businesses. The roads are mostly flat with one incline on University Ave on the way to Colgate's campus.

GIVEAWAY
HERE’S WHAT YOU GET:

Entry into the 2024 Chamber 5K
Custom shirt (in person 5K only)
Custom Bib
Chip Timing
Finisher’s "Medal" made by Village Clay in Hamilton, NY
1 hydration/aid stations along the course
Porta-Johns at start/finish, as well as bathroom access at the parking site at Hamilton Central School
Safe/Secure Course
Free Water donated by Ray Brothers BBQ and Snacks from Flour & Salt Bakery and the Colgate Inn post-run
Free- No-Hassle Parking
Not a certified course this year, but we're working on it!

PACKET PICK UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

Friday, June 21: 3pm - 7pm at the Colgate Inn

SATURDAY (Race Day): 7am - 8am at race start location next to Community Bank at 35 Broad Street