
Copper City Fitness Dashin’ through the Harbor 5K is a running race on December 12–22, 2026 in Rome, NY, with an entry fee of $35.
Lace up your sneakers, it’s time for some cheer, We’re dashin’ through the Harbor, the best run of the year! 🛷💨
Join us on Sunday, December 12th at beautiful Bellamy Harbor Park for a holiday-themed 5K like no other. Whether you run, jog, or stroll, you’ll be surrounded by jingles, sparkles, and Christmas magic from start to finish.
Jingle all the way — bells, Santa hats, ugly sweaters, and Christmas lights are highly encouraged!
Fun, festive atmosphere perfect for families, friends, and fitness lovers.
A chance to give back — a portion of proceeds will be donated to Feed the Vets, helping support local veterans this holiday season.
Spread holiday joy while breaking a sweat. Celebrate the season with the Copper City Fitness family. Do good, feel good, and maybe even run into Santa on the course!
So grab your bells, your reindeer ears, your festive gear, It’s time to run with Copper City, spreading Christmas cheer! 🎶
📍 When: Sunday, December 12th
📍 Where: Bellamy Harbor Park
📍 Hosted by: Copper City Fitness
📍Packet Pickup: Copper City Fitness, 12/11 at 12:00pm-2:00pm, or race day starting at 8:00am. Bibs, tshirt, and post-race information will be provided.
📍 Race Start: Outside of the gym doors at Copper City Fitness. Course map will be emailed out the week of event.
Let’s make this holiday season merry, bright, and full of movement!
(Registration is open until 12/12, however the cutoff for receiving a tshirt will be 12/6)
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
37°
Typical Low
22°
Chance of Rain
55%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Rome Griffiss Airfield, 4 mi from the venue.
Population
31,795
as of 2023
City Elevation
469 ft
Nearest Airport
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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Copper City Fitness Dashin’ through the Harbor 5K
Dec 12, 2026