New York · 5K
Medal for the Red Kettle
Medal for the Red Kettle is a 5K event held in Watertown, New York. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, October 2, 2027.
- Race day
- October 2, 2027
- Location
- Watertown, NY
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, October 2, 2027
- Location
- Watertown, New York
- Distances
- 5K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- salvationarmy.org
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: opens soon
About the Medal for the Red Kettle
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…
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Medal for the Red Kettle: common questions
- When is the Medal for the Red Kettle?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, October 2, 2027.
- Where is the Medal for the Red Kettle held?
- In Watertown, New York.
- What distances does the Medal for the Red Kettle offer?
- 5K.
- How do I register for the Medal for the Red Kettle?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Medal for the Red Kettle?
- Registration status as last checked October 30, 2026: opens soon.
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