12 Ho, Ho Holiday Runs Near Philadelphia

Beat the chill (and holiday weight gain) with these 12 upcoming races near Philly.

Reindeer Run and Romp 5K
When:
December 7th at 7 p.m. 
Where:
Aetna Fire Station, 31 Academy Street, Newark, Delaware.
Cost: $25 for day-of registration

Athlete’s Closet Winter Series
When:
A four-race series starting on December 8th.
Where: Athlete’s Closet, 11 North Five Points Road, West Chester.
Cost: Starts at $10 for each race.

Upper Dublin Jingle Bell Jog 5K
When: December 8th at 9 a.m.
Where: Upper Dublin High School, 800 Loch Alsh Avenue, Fort Washington.
Cost: $25

Reindeer Romp 5K
When: December 9th at 3 p.m.
Where: Oakmont Elementary School, Corner of Eagle and Darby roads, Haverford.
Cost: $25

Jingle Bell Walk/Run 5K
When:
December 8th (South Jersey), December 8th (Newtown), and December 9th (Malvern).
Where: Click links above for detailed location information.
Cost: $25 in advance, $30 day-of

Holiday Triple Threat Relay
Teams of three complete a five-mile course
When: December 15th at 2 p.m.
Where: Church and Market Street, West Chester.
Cost: $30 for individuals, $90 for teams of three

Haddon Holiday Heart Run 5K
When: December 15th at 8 a.m.
Where: 600 West Cuthbert Boulevard, Haddon Township, New Jersey.
Cost: $20 in advance, $25 day-of

Freezer 5K Run and 1 Mile Family Fun Walk
When:
December 16th at 9:30 a.m.
Where: Simmons Elementary School, 411 Babylon Road, Horsham.
Cost: $25 for the run, $10 for the walk

Philadelphia New Year’s Eve Midnight 5K
When:
December 31st at midnight
Where: Dave & Busters, 1995 Franklin Mills Circle, Philadelphia.
Cost: $60 (includes open bar and light food)

Upper Main Line YMCA New Year’s Eve 5K
When: December 31st at 9 a.m.
Where: 1416 Berwyn-Paoli Road, Berwyn.
Cost: $20