Chase the Dreidel 5K
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 4:00 PM, in Saint Petersburg (300 58th St N). Distances: 5K. Entry from $45.
Course and race notes
Don’t let the Dreidel get away!
Our life-sized dreidel spins down the streets of St. Pete and the Pinellas Trail on a chip-timed, police-monitored course. Walkers, strollers, runners - all are welcome!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 13
2026 · in 36 days
Start time
4:00 PM
Earliest wave
Course
Trail
Dirt or single-track on at least part of the course
Distances
5K
Price
$45
Plus the platform's processing fee
No price increase published
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Apr 12, 2026
Race day in Saint Petersburg
Weather
73° / 58°F
Typical high and low for December 13, with a 19% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, St Petersburg, FL (5.3 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:12 AM – 5:37 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
1 public lot or garage within 0.6 mi, the nearest 0.6 mi away.
Places to eat
- Kopper Kitchen restaurant0.3 mi
- Two Graces restaurant0.3 mi
- Kahwa Coffee cafe0.4 mi
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 12
Where to stay
18 within 3 mi127 within 5 mi
Motel
Hotel 1 of 5: Valley Forge Motel
About 25 min walk1.3 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 2 of 5: Crystal Bay Hotel
About 5 min drive1.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 3 of 5: New Plaza Motel
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: Days Inn
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 5 of 5: Sandman Motel
About 6 min drive2.0 mi from the start
Hotels on the map
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Prices checked November 4, 2026 and can change. Confirm on the booking site before you book. We may earn a commission at no cost to you.
Places from OpenStreetMap. Straight-line distances, so times are rough.
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