Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K
- Date
- May 29, 2027
- Distance
- Chester Kiwanis 5K Race · Walkers Chester Kiwanis 5K Race
From the Organizer
We will be hosting the 31st annual Chester Kiwanis 5K Race on Saturday, May 23rd, 2026. This 3.1 mile race is a popular community event and an important fundraiser for the Kiwanis Club of Chester. This event is one of the most popular runs in the Hudson Valley, with hundreds of runners and walkers, who connect with each other, appreciate our town, enjoy a hot breakfast and most of all, support our mission of serving the children of the world. The Chester Kiwanis are celebrating their 51st Anniversary of serving the Chester community in 2026.
Our race fee includes a Stay-Dri T-Shirt, delicious hot breakfast and a raffle. T-Shirts are available first-come, first-serve basis on race day. Those who registered early have their T-Shirts set aside for race day pick-up. We are not holding T-Shirts after race day, please make arrangements to pick them up.
The hot breakfast is cooked by the Chester Presbyterian Church at the concession stand, it is free to the runners with a $5 donation for others who want the dinner. There is also water, fruit and other snacks available for all in the Pavilion.
We will be pre-selecting raffle winners to save time, the prize will be given out with the bib. Some prizes the winners need to be over 18 years old. Thanks to our sponsors there are lots of other prizes to be announced. Thanks to the support from the running and business community.
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
74°
Typical Low
51°
Chance of Rain
46%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Montgomery Orange Ap, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Chester, NY
Population
4,052
as of 2023
Elevation
455 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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- Race
- Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K
- Date
- May 29, 2027
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- What is the Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K?
- Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K is a running race held in Chester, New York on May 29, 2027. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K?
- Saturday, May 29, 2027 in Chester, New York at Carpenter Community Park, Chester, NY. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Kiwanis Club of Chester Annual 5K
May 29, 2027