Funky Santa 5K!
Updated
Sunday, December 6, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Pottstown (140 College Drive). Distances: 5K. Entry from $30; the 5K goes from $30 to $32.50 after November 30.
Course and race notes
THIS IS A FUN ONE!! Dress up in your Holiday best and join us for this classically wacky 5K in Pottstown's Riverfront Park!
That's right! The FUNKY SANTA IS BACK, Complete with Costumes, Christmas Decorations, Candy Canes, Cookies, and Cool Prizes!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 6
2026 · in 29 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5K
Price
$30
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Mon Nov 30 (in 23 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 6 (in 29 days)
Opened Dec 8, 2025
Race day in Pottstown
Weather
45° / 29°F
Typical high and low for December 6, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Pottstown Limerick Airport, PA (5.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:10 AM – 4:37 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Schuylkill River Trail Pottstown Riverfront Trailhead0.1 mi
- Schuylkill River Trail Keystone Blvd Trailhead0.1 mi
36 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Three Cousin's Diner restaurant0.2 mi
- Ice House Steaks & Pizza restaurant0.2 mi
- Gazzos Steaks restaurant0.3 mi
- El Volcan restaurant0.4 mi
10 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 5
Where to stay
4 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)6 within 3 mi6 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Americas Best Value Inn
About 3 min walk0.2 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Days Inn
About 8 min walk0.4 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites Pottstown Limerick
About 16 min walk0.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 4 of 5: Motel 6
About 18 min walk0.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Comfort Inn & Suites Pottstown Eastern Gateway
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
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