Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 4:15PM EST
- Location Massillon, Ohio
- Price $15.95 - $44.95
- Races 2 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
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Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K on Saturday, December 6, 2025, in Massillon, Stark! This family-friendly event is a fantastic way to kick off the holiday season while supporting the Jackson High School Baseball team. Participants can choose between the exhilarating 5K race, which winds through beautifully decorated parks, or the delightful 1-mile Fun Run for kids aged 10 and under, complete with winter-themed activities and a chance to meet Santa!
The event promises a joyful atmosphere filled with holiday music, warm drinks, and a costume contest with categories for the Best Winter Outfit, Funniest, and Most Festive. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy delicious concessions from local favorites and earn medals, snacks, and water at the finish line. With special pricing for students and families, this is more than just a race—it's a winter celebration with purpose that the whole community can enjoy!
The event promises a joyful atmosphere filled with holiday music, warm drinks, and a costume contest with categories for the Best Winter Outfit, Funniest, and Most Festive. Don’t miss out on the chance to enjoy delicious concessions from local favorites and earn medals, snacks, and water at the finish line. With special pricing for students and families, this is more than just a race—it's a winter celebration with purpose that the whole community can enjoy!
Organiser's Description
Lace up for a cause at the Angry Bear Fun Run & 5K!
Join us for a festive, family-friendly afternoon and evening packed with winter cheerall in support of the Jackson High School Baseball team. From warm drinks and holiday music to snowball games and a visit from Santa, theres something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the 1-mile Fun Run and winter-themed activities, while runners and walkers alike take on the scenic 5K through the parks with decorations and inflatable. Don your most festive gear for a chance to win costume prizes, bring your kids for our activities and celebration. Its more than a raceits a winter celebration with purpose!
snowflake 1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 10 and under) For kids, families with small children. All finishers get a mini medal or snowflake ribbon.
snowflake 5K Student/Family Pricing - Student pricing is 18-Under for $15 off, expires on December 5 - Family pricing is 4 family members for $100, expires on November 14.
snowflake Costume Contest Judging Categories: Best Winter Outfit, Funniest, & Most Festive
snowflake We'll have Music and emcee commentary
snowflake Finish line your get receive a our medals, water, and snacks (bananas, granola, energy bars)
SHIRTS:
We offer Youth Small to X-Large, Adults Small to 2X-Large, & no shirt option for $5 discount. There is no guarantee for a t-shirt with registration after November 14th. Limited shirts will be available at the event!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, December 5
5:00-7:00 PM - Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 6
3:30 PM - Packet Pickup and Santa Arrives!
4:15 PM snowflake 1 Mile Fun Run Begins, Untimed Event!
4:30 PM Costume Contest Judging and Awards
4:50 PM Final Call for 5K Participants
5:00 PM 5K Race Begins
5:20 PM First Finishers Expected
6:00 PM Awards Ceremony - 5K
CONCESSIONS:
-Candy Galore (all Christmas themed)
-Guiseppes Pizza
-Chick-Fil-A
-Hot Dogs
-Popcorn
-Cookies ( Jenny G's Sweet Treats)
-Donuts ( Amish Door)
-Hot Cocoa (Biggby Coffee)
-Coffee
-Drinks
AWARDS:
_5K Run/Walk:_
-Top Overall Male & Female
-Top Male & Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-Over
_Costume Awards:_
-Best Winter Outfit
-Funniest
-Most Festive
Join us for a festive, family-friendly afternoon and evening packed with winter cheerall in support of the Jackson High School Baseball team. From warm drinks and holiday music to snowball games and a visit from Santa, theres something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the 1-mile Fun Run and winter-themed activities, while runners and walkers alike take on the scenic 5K through the parks with decorations and inflatable. Don your most festive gear for a chance to win costume prizes, bring your kids for our activities and celebration. Its more than a raceits a winter celebration with purpose!
snowflake 1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 10 and under) For kids, families with small children. All finishers get a mini medal or snowflake ribbon.
snowflake 5K Student/Family Pricing - Student pricing is 18-Under for $15 off, expires on December 5 - Family pricing is 4 family members for $100, expires on November 14.
snowflake Costume Contest Judging Categories: Best Winter Outfit, Funniest, & Most Festive
snowflake We'll have Music and emcee commentary
snowflake Finish line your get receive a our medals, water, and snacks (bananas, granola, energy bars)
SHIRTS:
We offer Youth Small to X-Large, Adults Small to 2X-Large, & no shirt option for $5 discount. There is no guarantee for a t-shirt with registration after November 14th. Limited shirts will be available at the event!
SCHEDULE:
Friday, December 5
5:00-7:00 PM - Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 6
3:30 PM - Packet Pickup and Santa Arrives!
4:15 PM snowflake 1 Mile Fun Run Begins, Untimed Event!
4:30 PM Costume Contest Judging and Awards
4:50 PM Final Call for 5K Participants
5:00 PM 5K Race Begins
5:20 PM First Finishers Expected
6:00 PM Awards Ceremony - 5K
CONCESSIONS:
-Candy Galore (all Christmas themed)
-Guiseppes Pizza
-Chick-Fil-A
-Hot Dogs
-Popcorn
-Cookies ( Jenny G's Sweet Treats)
-Donuts ( Amish Door)
-Hot Cocoa (Biggby Coffee)
-Coffee
-Drinks
AWARDS:
_5K Run/Walk:_
-Top Overall Male & Female
-Top Male & Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-Over
_Costume Awards:_
-Best Winter Outfit
-Funniest
-Most Festive
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