A Very Merry 5K
- Date Sat 19th December 2026
- Time 3:30PM EST
- Location Shadyside, Ohio
- Price Free - $27.50
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the season at A Very Merry 5K on Saturday, December 19, 2026, in the charming Shadyside, Belmont! This festive fun run and walk invites participants to don their most delightful Christmas attire as they traverse a scenic 5K course through Main Street and picturesque side streets, showcasing the dazzling displays of homes competing in a Holiday Light Contest. Runners will even have the chance to vote for the most festive house along the route!
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Families can enjoy additional events, including a Reindeer Trot for toddlers and A Very Merry Mini Loop for kids 12 and under, ensuring a magical experience for participants of all ages. The event will also feature a delightful kids' ice skating rink, a stroller and wagon decoration competition, an array of food trucks, cozy fire pits, a live DJ, stunning ice sculptures, and a pie competition. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit!
But the excitement doesn't stop there! Families can enjoy additional events, including a Reindeer Trot for toddlers and A Very Merry Mini Loop for kids 12 and under, ensuring a magical experience for participants of all ages. The event will also feature a delightful kids' ice skating rink, a stroller and wagon decoration competition, an array of food trucks, cozy fire pits, a live DJ, stunning ice sculptures, and a pie competition. Join us for an unforgettable day filled with holiday cheer and community spirit!
Organiser's Description
Fun Run and Walk through Shadyside, Ohio. Come dressed and decked out in your best Christmas gear! The course will take you through Main street, as well as multiple side streets, going past many homes that will be participating in a Holiday Light Contest. It will be your job as a runner to vote for the most festive house on the route! The 5K is not the only race this evening; there will be a Reindeer Trot (Toddler trot) and A Very Merry Mini Loop (Race for 12 & under). This will be A VERY MERRY time for all ages!
Additional event activities:
* Kids Ice skating rink
* Stroller and Wagon decoration competition
* Food Trucks
* Fire pits
* Live DJ
* Ice Sculptures
* Pie Competition
Additional event activities:
* Kids Ice skating rink
* Stroller and Wagon decoration competition
* Food Trucks
* Fire pits
* Live DJ
* Ice Sculptures
* Pie Competition
Races
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Toddler Dash
Incl. Mini Craft & Candy Cane
Sat 19th December 2026 (3:30PM EST)
Free
50 m dash for children 5 years of age and younger -
Kids Run
Incl. $1.60 Fee & Ornament
Sat 19th December 2026 (3:45PM EST)
$11.60
One time around "The Loop" - this is just shy of 1 mile. For children 12 years of age and younger -
5k Run/Walk
Incl. $2.50 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 19th December 2026 (4:15PM EST)
$27.50
Stoller and wagon feiendly
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Location
4001-4007 Central Ave, Shadyside, 43947, OH, United States
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