Medal for the Red Kettle
Medal for the Red Kettle is a running race on October 3, 2026 in Watertown, NY, featuring the 5K distance, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
- Date
- October 3, 2026 (93 days to go)
- Location
- 34 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $15–$35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Medal for the Red Kettle - Thompson Park - Watertown NY - 10/3/26
This will be the first Salvation Army run and hopefully an annual event! It is KID friendly - there is a fun run for kids to get a medal and enjoy the fall day! Running and walking are acceptable. All finishers will receive a medal. There will be apple cider, apples and water at the finish line. Along the course there will be an aid-station about halfway.
Packet Pickup: October 2 from 12-4pm at the Salvation Army on State St (723 State St. Watertown NY 13601) inside the building from the State Street entrance. Race day Packet Pickup will be from 8-845am at Thompson Park for those unable to attend the 2nd.
*No race day registration*
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
64°
Typical Low
46°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Watertown, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Watertown, NY
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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93
Days to train
- Race
- Medal for the Red Kettle
- Date
- October 3, 2026
- Location
- 34 Thompson Park, Watertown, NY
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Medal for the Red Kettle
Oct 3, 2026