Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K

26/09/2024

Registration for the annual Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 29, 2024 at 10 AM is now open! Warm up to live klezmer music before racing a flat loop from 44 Burrill Street along Swampscott's scenic shoreline! Enjoy hot latkes at the finish! Walkers, kids, strollers and dogs welcome! Great swag!

Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K 44 Burrill Street, Swampscott, MA 01907 - Warm up dancing to live klezmer music before racing a flat,… - December 29, 2024

23/01/2024

Exciting news! If you like latkes, you will love hamantaschen, the triangle fruit-filled pastries we eat at Purim. On March 24 at 3 pm join the inaugural Hamantasch-Run 5K through the heart of Arlington, MA, starting at the town hall and ending at the Masonic Temple. Try hamantaschen at the finish line! Costumes encouraged!
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Join the inaugural Hamantasch-Run 5K through the heart of Arlington, MA on March 24 at 3 pm!

20/12/2023

Some fantastic photos of our race taken by Krissy Pawlicki

Krissy Pawlicki Camera-Nikon D60 Gold Edition I love to take photos and appreciate the opportunity to share them on SmugMug. Enjoy the photos!

17/12/2023

What a fantastic turnout at today’s event! Photos and video to come!

2023 Chanukah Run-A-Latke 5K - Swampscott, US - - December 17, 2023

10/12/2023

Down to the last few days to pre-register!!! $20/runner and no price increase for race day registration, but it greatly helps knowing how many hot latkes we need! There will be activities for kids, so make it a family affair. The forecast looks perfect for running, but it will rain chocolate!!!

Come run Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 17 with me.

18/10/2023

Great news!!! Registration is now open for the 2023 Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 17, 10 am at 44 Burrill Street, Swampscott. This year it is more important than ever for us to shine light in a dark world.

Come run Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 17 with me.

18/12/2022

https://youtu.be/Ol8sNCZ1hko

18/12/2022

Thank you to Krissy for photos from today’s race!
https://krissyk.smugmug.com/Sports/2022-Chanukah-Run-a-Latke-5K/

Swampscott MA

18/12/2022

Fantastic turnout at the race this morning! Thank you to everyone for joining in this community celebration of freedom! Happy holidays!!! Here are the results!

Chanukah Run-A-Latke 5K - Swampscott, US - A flat 5K loop along Swampscott’s scenic waterfront - December 18, 2022

17/12/2022

There is no price increase for registering race day, but we can only take cash at the door! $20/runner

Bibs and shirts can be picked up in advance between 4 and 7 pm Saturday, for those who like. Doors open Sunday at 8 am. 44 Burrill Street

There is off-street parking in the area and the train station is a half mile down the road.

There are three portapotties outside and three bathrooms inside, at the back of the synagogue and downstairs.

There will be a tent. Children’s activities will be indoors, until chocolate rains from the sky. 🪙

Run, jog, walk, push or dance for 5K!

There will be klezmer music. There will be donuts. There will be latkes!!!

Happy Chanukah!!!

16/12/2022

We are expecting a great turnout on Sunday! There is no price increase on race day, but cash only! $20/runner See you at 44 Burrill Street!

14/12/2022

Online registration closes Thursday at 5 pm. We are expecting a great turnout! There is parking in the area and the train station is a half mile down the street. There are portapotties and indoor bathrooms. Walkers and strollers welcome. Advance bib pick up is Saturday between 4 and 7 pm. 44 Burrill Street $20/runner
*No price increase on race day, but cash only!

Come run Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 18 with me.

21/11/2022

Warm up to live klezmer music before racing a flat, scenic 5K loop along the shoreline. Enjoy latkes and dancing at the finish line! 44 Burrill Street $20/runner. Walkers, strollers and dogs also welcome! A half mile down the street from the train. Plenty of parking. Come celebrate with us!!!

08/11/2022

It's time to register for the Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K, this year at 10 am on December 18, 2022, 44 Burrill Street in Swampscott! $20 a runner! Warm up to live klezmer music before racing a flat, scenic loop along the shoreline, with Boston's skyline in the distance. The scent of hot latkes will propel you to the finish line, where you can eat and dance and celebrate the first night of Chanukah! This is a fun and very convenient race! Lots of parking in the area and at the train station a half mile from the starting line. Porta-a-potties and bathrooms available. Racers, walkers and dogs welcome. Stroller and kid friendly! $20/runner

Come run Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 18 with me.

06/07/2022

Registration is open for the Chanukah Run-a-Latke! Warm up to live klezmer music, then run a flat, scenic 5K loop along the shore. Latkes and dancing at the finish line! What inflation? The entry fee has been lowered this year to $20/runner thanks to a generous sponsorship! This race is in a very convenient location, with the train and parking lots half a mile from the start. Register at www.raceentry.com/races/chanukah-run-a-latke-5k/2022/register

Come run Chanukah Run-a-Latke 5K on December 18 with me.

14/12/2021

A fantastic turnout November 2021!

28/11/2021

Photos from today’s event thanks to Krissy Pawlicki!
https://krissyk.smugmug.com/Sports/Chanukah-Run-A-Latke-Family-Fun-

Swampscott MA

28/11/2021

Thank you to Krissy Pawlicki for video and photos form the race!
https://youtu.be/tyuxY5f7VWI