Running
5k
5 km
Start: Nov 29, 11:00 PM
25.00 EUR
Run for the Diamonds
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Road runs in United States, Berwick
Distances
About
Run for the Diamonds is the oldest race in Pennsylvania and the Mid-Atlantic region, held since 1908 in Berwick, PA, typically on Thanksgiving Day with a 10 AM gun start.
Catering & aid stations
Water stations at 3.6 miles (top of hill) and 7.2 miles (bottom of golf course hill); Port-O-Pots at Elks Lodge and Summerhill Fire Co.; unofficial water stations along course.
Pacers
Pacemakers listed for "Renntag für Laufende" (pacer flags/wave target times); refer to registration or event page for specific target times per start wave and pacer-flag details.
Surface mix
- 100% asphalt
Typical weather in Berwick
Monthly averages based on historical data (2000–present).
Jan35°20°
↑ 07:29
↓ 17:01
Feb38°22°
↑ 07:01
↓ 17:39
Mar48°29°
↑ 07:17
↓ 19:12
Apr60°40°
↑ 06:26
↓ 19:45
May70°51°
↑ 05:48
↓ 20:17
Jun78°60°
↑ 05:33
↓ 20:40
Jul83°65°
↑ 05:47
↓ 20:37
Aug81°64°
↑ 06:16
↓ 20:05
Sep74°57°
↑ 06:47
↓ 19:15
Oct62°47°
↑ 07:18
↓ 18:25
Nov50°36°
↑ 06:54
↓ 16:47
Dec39°27°
↑ 07:24
↓ 16:38
Route maps
What's included in entry
- Race number
- Bib
- Timing chip
- Finisher medal
- Race t-shirt
Prices & signup
- 5k25.00 EUR
FAQ
When is the race date and gun time?
Race day is Thanksgiving Day at 10:00 AM gun time; finish line closes at 1:00 PM.
Where can I register and pick up my packet?
Register at https://www.runfordiamonds.com/registration; packet pickup at the Elks Lodge (Berwick, PA) 1PM–8PM on Nov 25 and 8:15AM–9:40AM on Thanksgiving.
What is the race route?
The course map and detailed route are available at https://www.runfordiamonds.com/course-map.
Are there aid stations and catering on course?
Yes—water stations at 3.6 and 7.2 miles; Port-O-Pots at the Elks Lodge and Summerhill Fire Co.; unofficial water stations line the course.
Is there a pacemaker or pacer information?
Pacemakers are published under 'Renntag für Laufende' with target times and pacer flags; see the event page for wave-by-wave details.
Last updated: Jun 6, 2026, 12:29:55 AM
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