Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5k
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 4:45PM EST
- Location Hermitage, Pennsylvania
- Price $17.15 - $22.45
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive and fun-filled day at the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K on Sunday, December 14, 2025, in the beautiful Buhl Park, Hermitage, Mercer! This beloved event, now in its second year, invites both runners and walkers to experience the park adorned with sparkling Christmas trees and enchanting lights while completing a scenic 5K course. Registration kicks off at 3:00 PM at the Casino building, with the race starting promptly at 4:45 PM.
Participants can enjoy the holiday spirit with Christmas-themed costume awards and the chance to win exciting gift baskets! All finishers will take home a charming homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament, and there will be festive medals for top finishers in various age groups. Don't miss the chance to indulge in delicious post-race refreshments, including Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Join us for a delightful day of community, cheer, and holiday fun—it's the perfect way to celebrate the season!
Participants can enjoy the holiday spirit with Christmas-themed costume awards and the chance to win exciting gift baskets! All finishers will take home a charming homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament, and there will be festive medals for top finishers in various age groups. Don't miss the chance to indulge in delicious post-race refreshments, including Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Join us for a delightful day of community, cheer, and holiday fun—it's the perfect way to celebrate the season!
Organiser's Description
This is the 2nd year of the Chilly Cheeks 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 on Saturday, Dec. 13th from 4 pm to 7 pm at THE LANDING, 560 N. Sharpsville Ave. Sharon, PA, 16146. https://www.facebook.com/thelandingsharonpa [https://www.facebook.com/thelandingsharonpa]
You can also pick up your race packet on race day from 3 pm till start of the race at the Casino Building.
CHRISTMAS COSTUME AWARDS: 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 !!
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+
MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!!
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 on Saturday, Dec. 13th from 4 pm to 7 pm at THE LANDING, 560 N. Sharpsville Ave. Sharon, PA, 16146. https://www.facebook.com/thelandingsharonpa [https://www.facebook.com/thelandingsharonpa]
You can also pick up your race packet on race day from 3 pm till start of the race at the Casino Building.
CHRISTMAS COSTUME AWARDS: 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 !!
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+
MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!!
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
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