Hudson Valley Hawks 4th Annual Holiday Kick-Off 5k
About the race
Welcome to the 4th Annual Hudson Valley Hawks 5K.
Kick off the holiday season with a festive, chip-timed 5K Run/Walk and Fun Run benefiting the Hudson Valley Hawks 12U Black Team as they raise funds for their trip to the Cooperstown Dreams Park Experience in August 2026.
Participants are encouraged to dress in festive attire and run, walk, or jingle their way into the holiday season.
Start and finish
The 5K begins and ends at L. Vern Allen Park in Washingtonville, with medals awarded to race winners.
Medals and prizes
- Medals awarded by age group: Under 10; 10-12; 13-15; 16-19; 20-29; 30-39; 40-49; 50-59; 60-69; 70-75; 76+
- Prizes will be awarded to all Fun Run participants.
Cancellation policy
Athletes can cancel their registration, but no refund is given.
Refunds are not allowed for this race.
The course
The 5K begins and ends at L. Vern Allen Park in Washingtonville. The race begins at Vern Allen and runners proceed on Ahern Blvd towards Woodfield Park, making a loop on Highgrove and Hopkins, before returning to Vern Allen via Ahern Blvd.
Location
City insight: Washingtonville
Washingtonville is a village in the town of Blooming Grove in New York State, named in honor of George Washington. It is part of the larger New York metropolitan area and had 5,657 residents at the 2020 census. Summers are warm and humid and winters are cold, so late spring and early autumn are the best seasons to race.
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