45TH Annual
Pete Sanfilippo 45th Annual Holiday Run
Pete Sanfilippo 45th Annual Holiday Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Wappingers Falls, NY, with an entry fee of $20.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (51 days to go)
- Price
- $20
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Registration is open until 9:15am at the Knights of Columbus!!!
This years event will include a 5 mile scenic run through the village of Wappingers Falls. The course is USATF certified! We will also have a Kids One Mile Run. Both races start and finish at the Knights of Columbus Hall in downtown Wappingers. This will be the 45th anniversary of this classic race.
5 mile race is $20 if pre-registered and $25 the day of the race. Kids 1 mile is FREE if pre-registered and $10 the day of the race.
MHRRC Members receive a $5 discount only if pre-registered.
We have once again confirmed with the North Pole that SANTA will join us!! He will be around for the kids race and afterwards for pictures in the Knights of Columbus Hall.
The first 200 registered 5 mile runners will receive a holiday winter hat! Check out the new design below and be sure to register early, these have been a huge hit in years past!
Registration/Bib Pickup will be at the Knights of Columbus Hall starting at 8:00 AM with the kids one mile at 9:15 AM followed by the 5 mile at 9:30 AM.
Knights of Columbus, 2660 E Main Street, Wappingers Falls, NY 12590
Please join us immediately following the race in the Knights of Columbus Hall for refreshments, holiday music and awards. Santa will be around for pictures with the kids (and adults) as well!
Awards
Top 3 Overall Male / Female: CASH PRIZE - 1st Place = $200, 2nd Place = $100, 3rd Place = $50
1st Place Masters (Age 50+): CASH PRIZE - $50
Top 3 M/F in 18 & Under, 19-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Kids - Top 3 in 7 & Under, 8-10, 11-13
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
44°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Poughkeepsie Dutchess Co Ap, 3 mi from the venue.
About Wappingers Falls, NY
City Elevation
192 ft
Nearest Airport
SWF
New York Stewart International Airport · 13 mi
Major Hub
LGA
LaGuardia Airport · 57 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Pete Sanfilippo 45th Annual Holiday Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Pete Sanfilippo 45th Annual Holiday Run
Dec 5, 2026