Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
- Date Sun 20th December 2026
- Time 4:45PM EST
- Location Hermitage, Pennsylvania
- Price $17.15 - $22.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in the picturesque Hermitage, Mercer. This festive event invites participants to run or walk a scenic 5K through Buhl Park, adorned with dazzling Christmas trees and twinkling lights that create a magical atmosphere. Whether you're a seasoned runner or a casual walker, everyone is welcome to join in the fun and enjoy the beauty of the park during this joyous celebration.
Registration opens at 3:00 PM at the Casino building in the park, with the race kicking off promptly at 4:45 PM. Don’t miss the opportunity to pick up your race packet at the new location, Hermitage Agway, on December 19th, where you’ll also receive a sweet treat from Daffin's chocolate! This year features exciting costume awards, with categories for the jolliest costumes, including male, female, and couple/group prizes. All finishers will receive homemade wooden Christmas tree ornaments and the chance to earn festive medals in various age groups. After the race, enjoy post-race refreshments like Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition that supports PAC
Registration opens at 3:00 PM at the Casino building in the park, with the race kicking off promptly at 4:45 PM. Don’t miss the opportunity to pick up your race packet at the new location, Hermitage Agway, on December 19th, where you’ll also receive a sweet treat from Daffin's chocolate! This year features exciting costume awards, with categories for the jolliest costumes, including male, female, and couple/group prizes. All finishers will receive homemade wooden Christmas tree ornaments and the chance to earn festive medals in various age groups. After the race, enjoy post-race refreshments like Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Join us for a heartwarming holiday tradition that supports PAC
Organiser's Description
This is the 3rd year of the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K. With the park filled with Christmas trees and lights come on out and run or walk a 5K through Buhl Park and enjoy the Christmas light display (video below). Walkers are welcome to walk the 5K !! Enjoy the beauty of the park !! Proceeds go to PACFI.
WHEN? Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park. Race starts at 4:45 pm sharp. Large amount of parking available!
PACKET PICK UP? Yes! There will be Packet Pick Up at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway (4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA. 16148) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 19th. If you come to the Hermitage Agway for Packet Pick Up you will receive a Daffin's chocolate candy!!
There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 20th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3:00 pm on until race start.
CHRISTMAS COSTUME AWARDS: MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!! Wear a Christmas themed costume and have a chance for an award!! Gift Baskets to Costume Contest Winners !! We are going to have more costume awards this year !!
JOLLIEST COSTUME (MALE)
JOLLIEST COSTUME (FEMALE)
JOLLIEST COUPLE/GROUP COSTUME (2 OR MORE)
CHILLY CHEEKS CHRISTMAS 5K T-SHIRTS OPTIONAL: $10 extra (pic of T-Shirt & Medals below)
HOMEMADE, WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS TO ALL FINISHERS !!
CHRISTMAS-THEMED MEDALS FOR AWARD WINNERS IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS: 1-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
WHEN? Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park. Race starts at 4:45 pm sharp. Large amount of parking available!
PACKET PICK UP? Yes! There will be Packet Pick Up at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway (4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA. 16148) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 19th. If you come to the Hermitage Agway for Packet Pick Up you will receive a Daffin's chocolate candy!!
There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 20th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3:00 pm on until race start.
CHRISTMAS COSTUME AWARDS: MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!! Wear a Christmas themed costume and have a chance for an award!! Gift Baskets to Costume Contest Winners !! We are going to have more costume awards this year !!
JOLLIEST COSTUME (MALE)
JOLLIEST COSTUME (FEMALE)
JOLLIEST COUPLE/GROUP COSTUME (2 OR MORE)
CHILLY CHEEKS CHRISTMAS 5K T-SHIRTS OPTIONAL: $10 extra (pic of T-Shirt & Medals below)
HOMEMADE, WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS TO ALL FINISHERS !!
CHRISTMAS-THEMED MEDALS FOR AWARD WINNERS IN 5 YEAR AGE GROUPS: 1-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
Races
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5k
Incl. $2.15 Fee & T-Shirt
Sun 20th December 2026 (4:45PM EST)
$17.15
OPENS 01 JAN 26Walkers are welcome -
Virtual 5k
Incl. $2.45 Fee & T-Shirt
$22.45
OPENS 01 JAN 26If you can not make the race
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