
From the Organizer
🎄 Hammonton Rotary’s Galloping Grinch’s 5K 🎄
Presented by the 4th Annual Hammonton Winterfest
Grab your green, lace up your sneaks, throw on your earmuffs and gloves, and get ready to run (or walk!) in the most festive holiday race of the season! Whether you’re a seasoned runner or just want to soak in the winter festivities, join us for a run/walk. After the run/walk, treat yourself to hot cocoa and s’mores, shop unique holiday merchandise from Winterfest vendors, and celebrate the season with family and friends.
✨ Event Highlights:
🏃 Cost: $45 to Run
🚶 Walker’s: $25 (not timed)
👕 Free Race T-Shirts, Race Shirts will not be available to any Runner or Walker registering after 12.01.25 , 5$ food or drink coupon to the all finishers, used at designated vendor
🏅 Medals awarded at the Finish Line to the top 3 men and woman per age group
🎁 All proceeds benefit Rotary-supported charities
🎭 Costumes encouraged—run festive and fun!
📍 Location:
Mount Carmel Fair Grounds
1 Mount Carmel Lane, Hammonton, NJ
🕔 Early Pickup:
Shirts & bibs available Saturday, 12/05 from 5–7 PM
Race Day Check in Starts at 7:30am
Events
Weather
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
50°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hammonton 1 Ne.
Host City
Population
14,746
as of 2023
City Elevation
68 ft
Nearest Airport
ACY
Atlantic City International Airport · 16 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
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Days to train
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From Endurance Grid
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
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Hammonton Rotary's Galloping Grinch's 5K
Dec 6, 2026