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CYC Boiling Pot 5K

Fri, Aug 21, 2026, 6:15 PM EDT

Location
Canajoharie, NY
20 Mohawk St, 13317
Featured distance
5K
Type
RUN
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At a glance

Run a 5K with local flair, supporting youth programs and earning unique rock trophies in Canajoharie, NY.

  • Fun
  • Competitive
  • Quirky
  • For a Cause

Great for

  • Family Friendly
  • School & Youth Teams

Discover the CYC Boiling Pot 5K, a community event rooted in local history. Named for the Iroquois origin of “Canajoharie,” referring to a nearby circular gorge, this race supports the Community Youth Center Inc. Enjoy a summer evening run in Canajoharie, NY, with a free kids fun run and unique handcrafted rock trophies. It's a wonderful opportunity to connect with the community and contribute to youth programs.

What to expect

  • Run a 5K on a summer evening, with a free kids fun run preceding the main event.
  • Compete for unique handcrafted rock trophies awarded to top male and female finishers in each age group.
  • Receive a commemorative T-shirt if you are among the first 100 registrants.

Standout details

  • Unique handcrafted rock trophies
  • Benefits Community Youth Center Inc.
  • Free kids fun run
  • Expanded start/finish on Mohawk Street

Perks & features

  • Awards

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The course

  • Hilly
  • Family-oriented
From the organizer

The Boiling What?

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.

Run For What Rock?

The BP5K awards unique handcrafted trophies featuring rocks collected from the Boiling Pot section of the Canajoharie Creek Gorge.

Why Should I Help?

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.

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