Medal for the Red Kettle
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Medal for the Red Kettle - Thompson Park - Watertown NY - 10/3/26
This will be the first Salvation Army run and hopefully an annual event! It is KID friendly - there is a fun run for kids to get a medal and enjoy the fall day! Running and walking are acceptable. All finishers will receive a medal. There will be apple cider, apples and water at the finish line. Along the course there will be an aid-station about halfway.
Packet Pickup: October 2 from 12-4pm at the Salvation Army on State St (723 State St. Watertown NY 13601) inside the building from the State Street entrance. Race day Packet Pickup will be from 8-845am at Thompson Park for those unable to attend the 2nd.
*No race day registration*
Join fellow runners on October 3, 2026 for the Medal for the Red Kettle. It's a fantastic 5K, Kids Run featuring a flat and fast course in Watertown.
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Medal for the Red Kettle takes place in Watertown, New York, United States. The local timezone is America/New_York.
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