2026 Thanks For Giving Day Run 5K Run / Walk

Ben August Memorial

sponsored by:

Friedman Jewish Community Center and NEPA Racing

Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 2026 - Time: 9:00 a.m.

LOCATION:

• Start and finish at The Sidney And Pauline Friedman Jewish Community Center, 613 S J Strauss Lane, Kingston, Pa 18704

INFO:

• Pre-registration: $30 - Register by Sunday November 15th & Receive Limited Edition Long Sleeve Moisture Wicking Tee. If you register after 11/15/26 you will not recieve a tee. Additional Race Tees are available at time of registration for $20 ea.
• 11/16/26 to Day of Race: $35 - Race tee will be available for purchase at the online swag store along with Hats, Scarves, Tees, Hoodies, Stickers & more. 
• Day of race registration will be open until 8:30 am, by original registration link and QR Code Quick Registration.
• A $6 Processing Fee will be added durring checkout
• Early Packet Pickup will be on Wednesday November 26th from Noon to 3pm.
• Check-in tables will be open at 7:30 a.m. at The JCC
• KIDS Fun Run Loop will be at 9:15am. Runners with go around the JCC building.
• Complete all 3 JCC 5K Race Series (June 5, September 19, November 26, 2026 for invite and exclusive Awards, Swag and Bragging Rights! 

  • The race series benefits: 

    • JCC Camp

    • JCC Camp Scholarships

    • Sara’s Table Food Pantry

  • 2026 5K Series Celebration – TBA, will be December 2026

    • Must complete all 3 JCC Race Series 5K's to be eligible for awards and 5K Series Gift

      • Overall Series Awards

      • Most Consistent Awards

      • Most Improved Awards

      • And More!!

• Sponsorships opportunities are available, please contact Crystal at c.wright@nepajca.org for sponsorship information.
• Interested in Volunteering? Contact Crystal at c.wright@nepajca.org

This event will be held rain or shine. No refunds will be given.  Anyone who signs up and is unable to attend, their payment will be looked at as a donation.

Ben August Memorial Thanks For Giving Day Run 5K Run / Walk Swag Store, shop.getsomespirit.com/TFGDR5K, will be available until one week after race 12/4/26 @ midnight. Various race apparel will be available such as hoodies, tees, long sleeves, moisture wicking items, hats, beanies, stickers & magnets to name a few. All items will be delivered approx 2-3 weeks later.

Can't Participate? Still want to support our benefactors? Donations are easy... click the big red button below!

RUNNING AWARDS:

• Overall Men’s & Women’s Champions - Knit Hat & Scarf, 2nd and 3rd Place - Knit Hat 
• Age Groups Male & Female- 1st, 2nd, 3rd
  • 19 & Under, 20- 29, 30 - 39, 40 - 49, 50 - 59, 60 - 69, 70+

RACE BENEFITS

Scholarships

RACE COURSE