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 to kick off the holiday season with the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in the picturesque Buhl Park of Hermitage, Mercer. Now in its third year, this festive event invites runners and walkers alike to enjoy a scenic 5K route adorned with beautiful Christmas trees and sparkling lights. Registration begins at 3:00 PM at the Casino building, with the race starting promptly at 4:45 PM.
Participants can look forward to a delightful experience filled with Christmas cheer, including opportunities for costume awards and festive prizes! Don your best holiday attire for a chance to win awards in various categories, and enjoy post-race refreshments featuring delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. All finishers will receive a charming homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament and a chance to earn Christmas-themed medals in multiple age groups. Join the fun, support a great cause, and celebrate the magic of the season at the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K!
Participants can look forward to a delightful experience filled with Christmas cheer, including opportunities for costume awards and festive prizes! Don your best holiday attire for a chance to win awards in various categories, and enjoy post-race refreshments featuring delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. All finishers will receive a charming homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament and a chance to earn Christmas-themed medals in multiple age groups. Join the fun, support a great cause, and celebrate the magic of the season at the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K!
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 !!
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 !! 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 !!
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 !! 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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