
Sticks & Biscuits Thanksgiving Day 5K is a running race on November 26, 2026 in Palmyra, PA, with entry fees from $15 to $35.
From the Organizer
What's the meaning of "Sticks and Biscuits"?
-- This Thanksgiving 5K is organized by the Palmyra Ice Hockey Club, which uses "Sticks", and "Biscuits" is hockey slang for the puck.
The Sticks & Biscuits is one of the most successful Thanksgiving Day 5K's in Central PA. In order to give all participants the best possible experience, this year's race will offer two waves, an 8am start and a 9am start. We will also offer the option of racing virtually for people who are not comfortable racing in person, not in the area, or after the in person field is full. Entries received by midnight on November 1st also get our famous long-sleeve tech shirt! After 11/1, shirts will be available for sale on a first come first serve basis. This year's race helps fund the Palmyra Ice Hockey Club and also benefits local charities.
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Note: This race comes close to selling out in advance every year, so on-line registration is strongly recommended (online registration is easier and faster if you have birthdates and shirt sizes ready for all family members you are registering for the event).
5K Awards: First Overall Male and Female, plus gender-specific age groups: 10 & Under, 11-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+ (Note: Runners must finish in 40 minutes or less to be eligible for awards ceremony. Participants finishing after 40 minutes will still be timed and will still be scored.)
Prices:
Packet Pickup Information (Bibs and Shirts)
Weather
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
48°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
33%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Lebanon 2 W, 7 mi from the venue.
Host City
Nearest Airport
MDT
Harrisburg International Airport · 12 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 77 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Sticks & Biscuits Thanksgiving Day 5K
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