Christmas City Classic 5K
Christmas City Classic 5K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Bethlehem, PA, with entry fees from $30 to $35.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (50 days to go)
- Location
- 430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA
- Price
- $30–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Christmas City Classic 5K | Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 9:00 AM
The Lehigh Valley Running Scene voted it the Number 1 Themed Race in the Lehigh Valley. The Christmas City Classic 5K will challenge you on the course and send your Christmas spirit soaring!
The Christmas City Classic has been around for more than 30 years and is a long-standing tradition in the local running community. This year it’s run by the team that brings you the Jefferson Bethlehem Running Festival.
Most of our runners dress in Christmas colors or full costume, which makes for a very merry morning. You get a fun course, a festive race T-shirt and post-race refreshments. We think it’ll become one of your favorite races of the most wonderful time of the year!
This year’s race
We’re running the 5K distance this year, and we hope to bring the 5-miler back next year.
Mugs and extra shirts
Every registration includes a race T-shirt. You can also add a Christmas City Classic mug for $15 when you register. Mugs are available while supplies last, so order early.
Extra T-shirts are $18 each and can be added when you register.
All of our swag, including the finisher’s medals, mugs and shirts, is 100% human designed.
Come join us on December 12!
Events
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
44°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 5 mi from the venue.
About Bethlehem, PA
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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50
Days to train
- Race
- Christmas City Classic 5K
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 430 E. Broad St., Bethlehem, PA
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Christmas City Classic 5K
Dec 12, 2026