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NVRC First Night 5k Resolution Run Presented by Mount Nittany Health

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location_on Pennsylvania

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calendar_today 31 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

The Resolution Run begins at 6:30 pm.

 

Runners and walkers are welcome to join us for one of the most popular events of First Night State College, the annual Resolution Run 5k race. The course will be the same as the last two years.

 

First Night State College encourages runners and spectators to wear costumes. The runner or group of runners with the best costume will receive the adoration of millions or at least a nice round of applause and a story to dine out on for a week or so.

 

Each of the first 500 registrants will receive one 2025 First Night State College button and some running swag from our sponsor, Mount Nittany Health! Runners High will provide chip timing. The registration fee is $25 on or before Dec. 22, 2025. Thereafter, registration is $30 until December 30 and is $35 on the day of the race, Dec. 31. Special incentive for runners ages 19 and under only: $15 for pre-race registration, $20 until December 30 and is $25 on the day of the race, Dec. 31 (note: FNSC Button not included in this package).

 

In addition to online, runners can register in person on December 30, 2-4pm at the State College Municipal Bldg. (243 S. Allen St.) as well as on December 31, race day, from 4-6pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church basketball court which will also serve as baggage storage during the race.

 

Packet Pickup
December 30: 2-4pm at the State College Municipal Bldg. (243 S. Allen St.)
December 31, Race Day: 4-6pm at St. Paul’s United Methodist Church basketball court

 

For further information, please contact First Night State College at (814) 237-3682. Race results are available at Nittany Valley Running Club.

Races Offered

5K

Dec 31, 2025

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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Less than a week to prepare

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in State College.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat -2.5° / 4.7°
wb_sunny -7.0° / 0.7°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 10.7 /
water_drop 75.6%

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State College is a home rule municipality in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Along with the adjoining College Township, it is home to the University Park campus of the Pennsylvania State University.

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