The Boiling Pot 5K gets its name from the Iroquois origin of “Canajoharie,” which is believed to mean “the pot that washes itself.” This refers to the Canajoharie Boiling Pot—a circular gorge in Canajoharie Creek located just south of the village. If you haven’t seen it before, it’s definitely worth a visit! You can access it at the end of Floral Avenue in the Village of Canajoharie.
The BP5K awards unique handcrafted trophies featuring rocks collected from the Boiling Pot section of the Canajoharie Creek Gorge.
The Boiling Pot 5K is a community fundraiser to benefit the Community Youth Center Inc. The C.Y.C Inc. provides life-enriching, affordable activities in a safe environment to 300 youths from 5 local municipalities. Activities include an after-school program, Biddy Basketball and a five-week summer program. Again, this year we're partnering with NBT Bank and closing off Mohawk Street to allow for an expanded start/finish area and plenty of parking. Registration and packet pick up will be at NBT bank at 20 Mohawk St., Canajoharie.
Come out and join us for a summer evening of fun. The 5K is open to all age groups, unique awards will be given to the top male & female finisher in each age group. T-shirts' provided to the first 100 registrants for the 5K. Our event starts at 6:00 p.m. starting with the kid's fun run which is totally free. The 5K starts shortly after the kids run finishes up.
Donations are accepted and volunteers are always welcome. Come out and support your local community center!
5K Entry Fee is $20 before 8/15 and $25 day of race.
Kids Run is Free. * Registration form must be completed and signed by parent.
Aug 21, 2026
Distance — 1K
Type — Running
18:00
$0.00
Aug 21, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
18:15
$20.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for August in Canajoharie.
Learn more about the host city, Canajoharie.
Canajoharie is a town in Montgomery County, New York, United States. The population was 3,660 as of the 2020 census. Canajoharie is located south of the Mohawk River on the southern border of the county. The Erie Canal passes along the northern town line. The village of Canajoharie is in the northern part of the town. Both are east of Utica and west of Amsterdam.
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