Tinsel Fun Run
Tinsel Fun Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Berlin, CT, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (91 days to go)
- Location
- 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
42nd ANNUAL
TINSEL FUN RUN
Presented by the New Britian YMCA and Berlin Parks and Recreation
2 Mile Run
Saturday, December 5th 2026 @11am
Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way
Entry fee: Online registration $35 until 10/31; $40 from 11/1-11/30, $45 from 12/1-raceday
Awards: 10 and Under, 11-13, 14-18, 19-25, 26-33, 34-41,42-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
Awards will be given to the top 3 male and female in each category.
Special award for top male and female Berlin residents.
Costumes: Holiday costumes are encouraged! Come and run in your costume and register to
win a gift card. Individuals and/or groups will be chosen.
Raffles: Everyone registered for the Run will be eligible for special raffle prizes after the race.
You must be present to win.
T-shirts: The first 75 people to register by October 31st will receive a free Tinsel Fun Run t-shirt on race day.
All runners will be given a refreshment bag with post race treats
For Additional Information or Questions Contact:
Carrie at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA: 203-440-1925 or cmarquardt@meridenymca.org
Debbie at Berlin Parks & Recreation: 860-828-7056 or ddennis@berlinct.gov
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
45°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Meriden Markham Muni Ap, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Berlin, CT
City Elevation
97 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 22 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Tinsel Fun Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 139 Patterson Way, Berlin, CT
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Tinsel Fun Run
Dec 5, 2026