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 celebration at the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, in the charming town of Hermitage, Mercer! This delightful event invites participants of all ages to run or walk a scenic 5K route through the beautifully decorated Buhl Park, where Christmas trees and sparkling lights create a magical atmosphere. 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 prizes, including gift baskets for the top costume contest winners! All finishers will receive a unique homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament, while participants can also opt for a commemorative T-shirt for just $10. Enjoy post-race refreshments, including delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, as you celebrate your achievement. With a variety of age group awards and plenty of parking available, the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family, all while supporting PACFI. Don't miss out on this joyful holiday tradition!
Join in the holiday spirit by donning your best Christmas-themed costume for a chance to win exciting prizes, including gift baskets for the top costume contest winners! All finishers will receive a unique homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament, while participants can also opt for a commemorative T-shirt for just $10. Enjoy post-race refreshments, including delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate, as you celebrate your achievement. With a variety of age group awards and plenty of parking available, the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K promises to be a fun-filled day for the entire family, all while supporting PACFI. Don't miss out on this joyful holiday tradition!
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+
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+
POST-RACE REFRESHMENTS: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
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