6 events in Madison County, New York

The 21st Annual Chilly Chili 5K Run/Walk will be Sunday, March 1, 2026. The Snowflake Sprint will begin at 11:30, followed by the 5k starting at noon. After the race there will be a party with chili samples, live music, raffles and a silent auction inside the Caz Middle School gym.

All proceeds from the Chilly Chili benefit Cazenovia Children’s House (CCH), a nonprofit daycare serving our community for over 50 years. This year, CCH is breaking ground on a grant-funded renovation of the building we’ve called home for 30 years. While the grant covers construction, your support helps us meet the additional costs needed to ensure CCH continues providing excellent care for local children and families. Thank you!

Packet Pickup at Fleet Feet Syracuse TBD

Registration will be ONLINE ONLY. No paper or cash accepted

ALL FUNDS RAISED GO TO:

The Chamber Small Business Grant Program, which provides funding to small businesses for equipment and marketing upgrades, as well as costs to cover LLC formation when starting a new business.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!

Proud Member of the 2026 Route 20 Road Challenge Series

Register for the Third Annual Hamilton Chamber of Commerce 5K Race!

TIMED BY: Leone Timing

Location: The Hamilton Village Office Lawn at 3 Broad Street

Parking and Restrooms: Available in the center of Hamilton.

Date: Saturday, June 20, 2026

Start Time:

5K Timed Race: 8:30 AM

Family Fun Run: 10:00 AM

Join us for the third annual Chamber 5K! Enjoy a beautiful run through our charming village, with proceeds benefiting the Chamber Small Business Grant Program and a chosen Chamber non-profit.

As you run along low-traffic country roads, you’ll be rewarded with amazing views of Colgate University’s campus, as well as our picturesque village and thriving business community. The race start/finish and post-race festivities will take place on the Village Lawn.

The Family Fun Run route is a 0.40 mile loop. Click to see fun run route.

RACE WEATHER & CLIMATE

Hamilton is located 45 miles southeast of Syracuse in Central NY. In June, temperatures typically range between the mid-50s and mid-70s.

COURSE DETAILS - click to see map

The course starts on Payne Street and heads up what locals affectionately call No Payne No Gain Hill, a steep incline, before turning right onto Spring St. Spring Street is a decline where you can pick up some speed before coming back up towards Hamilton Street, turning right and then left onto Colgate's campus. Head to towards Admissions and then down towards Willow Path, running along the beautiful tree-lined path on Colgate's campus. Take a sharp right back up Oak Drive and then cross over to University Ave, circling back to Payne Street and finishing where the race began.

RACE GIVEAWAY

HERE’S WHAT YOU GET:

First, second, and third-place winners in each gender category will receive Chamber Gift Cards!

Entry into the 2026 Chamber 5K

Custom race shirt (inventory limited!)

Runner's welcome baggy with granola and local coupons

Pre and post race stretch with Kriss Young from The Zen Den

Custom race bib

Chip timing

Finisher’s "medal" handcrafted by Village Clay in Hamilton, NY

1 hydration/aid station along the course

Restroom access at the Hamilton Library and the Colgate Inn

PACKET PICK-UP & IN-PERSON REGISTRATION

Friday, June 19: 3:00 PM – 7:00 PM at Hamilton Public Library

Saturday (Race Day): 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM at the race start location

IMPORTANT: All registrations must be completed online. No paper or cash payments will be accepted.