Join us for the 42nd Annual Tinsel Fun Run proudly presented by the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA & Berlin Parks and Recreation Department. Holiday costumes are encouraged!
- When: December 5, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.
- Where: Berlin High School, 139 Patterson Way
- Distance: 2 miles
- Entry Fee: $35 until 10/31; $40 from 11/1-11/30, $45 from 12/1-race day
Divisions:
- 01-Male & Female –Age 10 & Under
- 02-Male & Female – Age 11-13
- 03-Male & Female – Age 14-18
- 04-Male & Female – Age 19-25
- 05-Male & Female – Age 26-33
- 06-Male & Female – Age 34-41
- 07-Male & Female – Age 42-49
- 08-Male & Female – Age 50-59
- 09-Male & Female – Age 60-69
- 10-Male & Female – Age 70 & Over
AWARDS: Awards will be given to the top three finishers in each age category. There will be two awards for Top Berlin residents – one Male & one Female.
COSTUMES: Holiday costumes are encouraged! Come in costume and register to win a gift card. Individuals and/or groups will be chosen. You must run in your costume in order to qualify.
RAFFLES: Everyone registered for the Tinsel Fun Run will be eligible for special raffle prizes after the race. On race day your race number is your raffle number. Winners must be present to win.
T-SHIRTS: The first 75 people pre-registered by October 31 will receive a free Tinsel Fun Run t-shirt on race day.
REFRESHMENTS: All runners will be given a refreshment bag with post-race treats to enjoy!
REGISTRATION:
- All registrations must be made online at runsignup.com
- Registrations must have a waiver form completed and signed.
- No mail-in registrations will be accepted.
For More Information:
- Contact Carrie at the Meriden-New Britain-Berlin YMCA at (203) 440-1925 or cmarquardt@meridenymca.org.
- Contact the Berlin Parks & Recreation Department at 860.828.7056 or ddennis@berlinct.gov