Run For The Diamonds
Run For The Diamonds is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Berwick, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- November 26, 2026 (128 days to go)
- Location
- Elks Lodge, Berwick, PA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
The Run For The Diamonds is an annual Thanksgiving Day 9-mile road race which takes place in Berwick, Pennsylvania, United States. The race started in 1908 and has only been cancelled two years, 1918 & 1919.
The first 1,300 runners will receive a long sleeve moisture wicking shirt. Course record award is now $3,000.
Race Day registration will be available in person only. Cash or check only. $50
START TIMES:
10:00AM - Mass Start
RACE ENTRY:
Sept 1 - Nov 2: $35 plus $3 processing fee
Nov 3 - Nov 21: $45 plus $3 processing fee
The race fee is refundable if the race is cancelled The $3 processing fee is non-refundable.
Previous overall race winners and diamond winners from 2025 can contact andy@falconracetiming.com for race entry code.
PACKET PICK-UP:
Packet pickup will be 1PM -7PM on Wednesday, November 25 at the Elks. Packet pickup will be 8AM until 9:40AM on race day at the Elks. Race Day registration will be available in person only. Cash or check only. $50
The first 1,300 runners will receive a long sleeve moisture wicking shirt.
***The race will follow ALL State and CDC Guidelines.
Questions regarding the race please contact diamondrun@verizon.net
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
44°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Benton 3 Ne, 13 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Berwick, PA
Population
10,291
as of 2023
City Elevation
574 ft
Nearest Airport
AVP
Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport · 33 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 98 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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Run For The Diamonds
Nov 26, 2026