NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health
NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health is a running race on December 31, 2026 in State College, PA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 31, 2026 (98 days to go)
- Location
- State College, State College, PA
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Resolution Run begins at 6:30 pm.
Runners and walkers are welcome to join us for one of the most popular events of First Night State College, the annual Resolution Run 5k race. The course will be the same as the last two years.
First Night State College encourages runners and spectators to wear costumes. The runner or group of runners with the best costume will receive the adoration of millions or at least a nice round of applause and a story to dine out on for a week or so.
Each of the first 500 registrants will receive one 2025 First Night State College button and some running swag from our sponsor, Mount Nittany Health! Runners High will provide chip timing. The registration fee is $25 on or before Dec. 22, 2025. Thereafter, registration is $30 until December 30 and is $35 on the day of the race, Dec. 31. Special incentive for runners ages 19 and under only: $15 for pre-race registration, $20 until December 30 and is $25 on the day of the race, Dec. 31 (note: FNSC Button not included in this package).
In addition to online, runners can register in person on December 30, 2-4pm at the State College Municipal Bldg. (243 S. Allen St.) as well as on December 31, race day, from 4-6pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church basketball court which will also serve as baggage storage during the race.
Packet Pickup
December 30: 2-4pm at the State College Municipal Bldg. (243 S. Allen St.)
December 31, Race Day: 4-6pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church basketball court
For further information, please contact First Night State College at (814) 237-3682. Race results are available at Nittany Valley Running Club.
Events
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
35°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from State College, 1 mi from the venue.
About State College, PA
Population
40,669
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,193 ft
Nearest Airport
SCE
State College Regional Airport · 4 mi
Major Hub
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 126 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.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
98
Days to train
- Race
- NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health
- Date
- December 31, 2026
- Location
- State College, State College, PA
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NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health
Dec 31, 2026