2025 Thanks For Giving Day 5K Run / Walk
Ben August Memorial
sponsored by:
Friedman Jewish Community Center and NEPA Racing
Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 2025 – 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 Monday November 16th & Receive Limited Edition Long Sleeve Moisture Wicking Tee. If you register after 11/16/25 you will not recieve a tee. Additional Race Tees are available at time of registration for $20 ea.
- After 11/16/25 to Day of Race: $35.50 – 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 during 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.
- 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
Register HERE: https://my.raceresult.com/351915/registration
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 12/4/25 @ 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.
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 Sara’s Table and CEO.
RACE COURSE:
