
Medal for the Red Kettle is a running race on October 2, 2027 in Watertown, NY, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
Water will be provided along the course and after you have crossed the finish line! There will be apples and cider provided, too.
All finishers will receive a medal.
Packet Pickup:
Wednesday, September 29 at Treating the Root (1511 Washington St - Suite 2) from 3pm-6pm AND Thursday, September 30 at Treating the Root from 11am-6pm. You will get your bib number and a goodie bag. Race day packet pickup will be available from 8:30-9:15am at Thompson Park - a table will be set up with a volunteer to help you.
No race day registration
This event will be weather permitting - a drizzle, we are running! A downpour, stay in bed!
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
65°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
47%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Watertown, 1 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
540 ft
Nearest Airport
ART
Watertown International Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
SYR
Syracuse Hancock International Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Medal for the Red Kettle
Oct 2, 2027