It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here! - Hamilton Chamber 5K

It's Not Just Businesses We're Running Here! - Hamilton Chamber 5K Race Information

<p><strong>ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO:</strong><br />The Chamber Small Business Grant Program, which provides funding to small businesses for equipment and marketing upgrades, as well as costs to cover LLC formation when starting a new business.</p> <p><strong>THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! </strong><strong><br /></strong></p> <p><strong>Proud Member of the 2026 Route 20 Road Challenge Series</strong></p> <p>Register for the Third Annual Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 5K Race!</p> <p><strong>TIMED BY:</strong> Leone Timing</p> <p><strong>Location</strong>: The Hamilton Village Office Lawn at 3 Broad Street</p> <p><strong>Parking and Restrooms</strong>: Available in the center of Hamilton.</p> <p><strong>Date</strong>: Saturday, June 20, 2025</p> <p><strong>Start Time:</strong></p> <p><strong>5K Timed Race</strong>: 8:30 AM<br /><strong>Family Fun Run</strong>: 10:00 AM<br />Join us for the third annual Chamber 5K! Enjoy a beautiful run through our charming village, with proceeds benefiting the Chamber Small Business Grant Program and a chosen Chamber non-profit.</p> <p>As you run along low-traffic country roads, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of Colgate University’s campus, as well as our picturesque village and thriving business community. The race start/finish and post-race festivities will take place on the Village Lawn.</p> <p>The Family Fun Run route is a 0.40 mile loop. <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6492816859/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click to see fun run route</a>.</p> <p><strong>RACE WEATHER &amp; CLIMATE</strong><br />Hamilton is located 45 miles southeast of Syracuse in Central NY. In June, temperatures typically range between the mid-50s and mid-70s.</p> <p><strong>COURSE DETAILS - <a href="https://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/6445727806/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click to see map</a></strong><br />The course starts on Payne Street and heads up what locals affectionately call No Payne No Gain Hill, a steep incline, before turning right onto Spring St. Spring Street is a decline where you can pick up some speed before coming back up towards Hamilton Street, turning right and then left onto Colgate&#39;s campus. Head to towards Admissions and then down towards Willow Path, running along the beautiful tree-lined path on Colgate&#39;s campus. Take a sharp right back up Oak Drive and then cross over to University Ave, circling back to Payne Street and finishing where the race began.</p> <p><strong>RACE GIVEAWAY</strong><br />HERE’S WHAT YOU GET:</p> <p>First, second, and third-place winners in each gender category will receive Chamber Gift Cards!<br />Winner medals for top 3 racers in each gender category in age groups<br />Entry into the 2025 Chamber 5K<br />Custom race shirt (inventory limited!)<br />Runner&#39;s welcome baggy with granola and local coupons<br />Pre and post race stretch with Kriss Young from The Zen Den<br />Custom race bib<br />Chip timing<br />Finisher’s &#34;medal&#34; handcrafted by Village Clay in Hamilton, NY<br />1 hydration/aid station along the course<br />Porta-johns at the start/finish area, plus restroom access at the Hamilton Library</p> <p><br /><strong>PACKET PICK-UP &amp; IN-PERSON REGISTRATION</strong></p> <p>Friday, June 19: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hamilton Public Library</p> <p>Saturday (Race Day): 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the race start location</p> <p><strong>IMPORTANT</strong>: All registrations must be completed online. No paper or cash payments will be accepted.</p>