Please join us on Saturday July 19, 2025 for 15th Annual Character Chase 5K Run. We are excited to announce that we have a brand new USATF certified course VIEW MAP that will start and finish at SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym. All participants who register by July 4, 2025 are guaranteed to receive an official race shirt in their requested size.
START/FINISH
NEW FOR 2025: 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 our brand new USATF certified course (VIEW MAP). The new 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/Gym68 East Main StreetHamburg, New York 14075
REGISTRATION & PACKET PICKUPOnline 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
Team Challenge (4 Participants)
Register by July 4, 2025 to guarantee an official dry fit race shirt in your requested size. Extra shirts (after July 4th) 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 July 4th!Mail-in Registration OptionIf you prefer to mail in your registration, please download and complete the race waiver below and mail to the address shown. All paper applications must be received by July 12, 2025.>Character Chase Paper Application & Liability Waiver (coming soon)>USATF Waiver (required)
EARLY PACKET PICKUP OPTION HIGHLY ENCOURAGED
We will also be offering an early packet pickup option on Friday July 18th from 5-7pm at SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym located at 68 East Main Street in Hamburg. Avoid the lines on race morning and take advantage of the early packet pickup option!
POST RACE CELEBRATION
This year the post-race party will take place at SS Peter & Paul Social Center/Gym after the race and will feature live music by Watch Your Step. Click Here to learn more!
PARKING
There will be plenty of free parking within walkin distance of the start/finish line.
AGE GROUPS & AWARDS
The awards ceremony will take place once all runners have completed the race. Trophies will be presented to the 1st place overall male and female 5K finishers along with the fastest team of four based on the average of all four finish times. Team names must be unique and all four team members must have the same team name to be eligible. In addition, custom age awards will be presented to the top 3 male and female runners in each of the following age groups:
Age Groups: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-4, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80 and older.
CONTACT / INFORMATION
For additional information on the race or sponsorship opportunities available, please contact Susan Santandreu at characterchase@gmail.com or by phone at 716-649-2058.
CANCELLATION POLICY
There will be no refunds. In the event of foul weather, public safety concerns, or for any other reason deemed necessary by race organizers (ex: state of emergency, etc), we reserve the right to postpone/reschedule the event at our discretion or offer a virtual alternative if necessary.
TIMING & FINISH LINE SERVICES
Professional timing and finish line services using industry leading Jaguar Electronic RFID timing will be provided by Race Management Solutions. Results are updated throughout the race in real time and can be accessed at any time after crossing the finish line using any one of the following options:
- FREE ITSYourRace Mobile App
- RMS Race Results Kiosk/Printer
- ITSYourRace.com
- RaceManagementSolutions.com
Race participants can also use the ITSYourRace platform to view and share finish line photos with family and friends for free on Facebook. Custom finisher certificates can also be downloaded from the results page at no charge!
