Chase the Dreidel 5K
Chase the Dreidel 5K is a running race on December 13, 2026 in Saint Petersburg, FL, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 13, 2026 (143 days to go)
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
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!
Chase the Dreidel 5K is the only race of its kind: a family-friendly start time of 4pm, t-shirt, fun run for youngsters, free off-street parking, swag bag, custom-designed race medal and – best of all – registration includes our famous all-you-can-eat potato pancake latke supper!
No bicycles or pets, please!
Become a sponsor and get free registrations – the more you donate the more you receive as our thank-you gift. Call Valerie for details at (727) 324-8022.
See you there!
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
73°
Typical Low
58°
Chance of Rain
19%
Based on US Climate Normals data from St Petersburg, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Saint Petersburg, FL
City Elevation
24 ft
Nearest Airport
PIE
St. Petersburg Clearwater International Airport · 6 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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143
Days to train
- Race
- Chase the Dreidel 5K
- Date
- December 13, 2026
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About This Sport
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Running
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Chase the Dreidel 5K
Dec 13, 2026