Character Chase 5K

Please join us on Saturday May 9, 2026 for 16th Annual Character Chase 5K Run. We are excited to announce that we have a brand new date in the month of May and a great USATF certified course VIEW MAP that will start and finish at SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym. All participants who register by April 24, 2026 are guaranteed to receive an official race shirt in their requested size. START/FINISH The race will start and finish at SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym located at 68 East Main Street in the Village of Hamburg using USATF certified course (VIEW MAP). The route will take runners through the beautiful tree lined street of the Village of Hamburg and is set to start at 9:30AM on Pine Street. SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym 68 East Main Street Hamburg, New York 14075 REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUP Online registration will remain open right up until the start of the race using your personal cell phone/device. Packet pickup and race day registration will take place at SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym located near the start/finish line from 7:30 AM right up until the start of the race at 9:30 AM. Paper applications (cash or check) will also be available on race morning. 5K Registration $25 / $30 on race day Team Challenge (4 Participants) $80 / $100 on race day Register by April 24, 2026 to guarantee an official dry fit race shirt in your requested size. Extra shirts (if any) will be distributed on a first-come first serve basis until they are gone. We are planning to order a total of 250 shirts but can only guarantee shirts to those who register by April 24th!