Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
- Date Sun 20th December 2026
- Time 4:45PM EST
- Location Hermitage, Pennsylvania
- Price $22.45 - $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in the picturesque Buhl Park, Hermitage, Mercer! This year marks the 3rd annual celebration, where participants can run or walk a scenic 5K through a park adorned with dazzling Christmas lights and beautifully decorated trees. Registration kicks off at 3:00 PM at the Casino building, with the race starting promptly at 4:45 PM.
Join in the holiday spirit by donning your best Christmas-themed costume for a chance to win exciting awards, including gift baskets for the jolliest costumes! All finishers will receive a unique homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament or a shiny medal, with additional prizes awarded in various age categories. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious post-race refreshments, including Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. With ample parking and a cheerful atmosphere, the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K is a perfect way to embrace the holiday season while supporting a good cause—proceeds benefit PACFI. Don’t miss out on this delightful event that combines fitness, fun, and festive cheer!
Join in the holiday spirit by donning your best Christmas-themed costume for a chance to win exciting awards, including gift baskets for the jolliest costumes! All finishers will receive a unique homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament or a shiny medal, with additional prizes awarded in various age categories. After crossing the finish line, enjoy delicious post-race refreshments, including Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. With ample parking and a cheerful atmosphere, the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K is a perfect way to embrace the holiday season while supporting a good cause—proceeds benefit PACFI. Don’t miss out on this delightful event that combines fitness, fun, and festive cheer!
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.
Prize Money to the Overall Male and Female winners !! NEW THIS YEAR !!
Shirts this year will be white with colorful printing and they are long sleeved.
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 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 the older T-Shirt & Medals below)
HOMEMADE, WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS TO ALL FINISHERS OR A SHINY MEDAL !! VIRTUAL RUNNERS WILL BE SENT THEIR MEDAL AND SHIRT !!
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, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79, 80+
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
Prize Money to the Overall Male and Female winners !! NEW THIS YEAR !!
Shirts this year will be white with colorful printing and they are long sleeved.
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 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 the older T-Shirt & Medals below)
HOMEMADE, WOODEN CHRISTMAS TREE ORNAMENTS TO ALL FINISHERS OR A SHINY MEDAL !! VIRTUAL RUNNERS WILL BE SENT THEIR MEDAL AND SHIRT !!
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, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75-79, 80+
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
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