2024 Willard Christmas 5K Run/Walk
- Date Sat 23rd November 2024
- Location Willard, Ohio
- Price $16.90 - $27.50
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km, 1 Mile
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Event summary
Get ready to kick off the holiday season with the 2024 Willard Christmas 5K Run/Walk on Saturday, November 23rd, 2024! This festive event takes place in the charming town of Willard, Huron, right after the city's beloved Christmas Parade. Participants can look forward to an invigorating 5K run/walk, with all proceeds going towards the construction of a new shelter at the city park, honoring long-time resident and coach Dom Fratta. This pavilion will provide a wonderful gathering spot for families and friends to enjoy sports and leisure activities in the park.
In addition to the 5K, there’s also a Kids 1-Mile Holiday Hustle for children 12 and under, featuring age categories for 9-12 and 8 and under. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, as well as top finishers in various age groups. Dress in your favorite Christmas-themed attire to add to the joyful spirit of the day! Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, family, and community support as we celebrate the season and help make a lasting impact in Willard. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
In addition to the 5K, there’s also a Kids 1-Mile Holiday Hustle for children 12 and under, featuring age categories for 9-12 and 8 and under. Prizes will be awarded to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female finishers, as well as top finishers in various age groups. Dress in your favorite Christmas-themed attire to add to the joyful spirit of the day! Join us for a fun-filled morning of fitness, family, and community support as we celebrate the season and help make a lasting impact in Willard. Don’t miss out on this exciting event!
Organiser's Description
Join us in Willard for a 5K Christmas Run/Walk on Saturday, 11/23/24, the morning after the city's Christmas Parade! Funds are currently being raised for replace the current shelter near the pickleball courts and baseball fields at city park, and ALL proceeds of this event will directly benefit this project. The pavilion will be constructed in honor of long-time resident of Willard and coach Dom Fratta. It is being built to last a very long time, offering a shelter and fantastic place to watch games and hang out while playing pickleball at the park. But it can't happen without the support of our community and local businesses!
While it's totally optional, we encourage participants to dress up in their favorite Christmas-themed wardrobe or costume for this fun event! The morning will start with our timed 5K event, which will be followed by a Kids 1-Mile Holiday Hustle at the completion of the 5K, open to kids 12 and under, divided into categories of 9-12 and 8 and under.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female winners and also the Top 3 Male and Female finishers of the following categories. Additional categories might be added later, depending on the number of registrations for the race: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
See the 5K course map below.
While it's totally optional, we encourage participants to dress up in their favorite Christmas-themed wardrobe or costume for this fun event! The morning will start with our timed 5K event, which will be followed by a Kids 1-Mile Holiday Hustle at the completion of the 5K, open to kids 12 and under, divided into categories of 9-12 and 8 and under.
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall Male and Female winners and also the Top 3 Male and Female finishers of the following categories. Additional categories might be added later, depending on the number of registrations for the race: Under 15, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
See the 5K course map below.
2024 Willard Christmas 5K Run/Walk