Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
- Date Sun 14th December 2025
- Time 4:45PM EST
- Location Hermitage, Pennsylvania
- Price $27.75
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season with the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K, taking place on Sunday, December 14th, 2025, in the beautiful Buhl Park of Hermitage, Mercer! This festive event invites both runners and walkers to enjoy a scenic 5K route adorned with dazzling Christmas trees and lights. Registration opens at 3:00 PM at the Casino building, with the race kicking off at 4:45 PM sharp. Participants can pick up their race packets at Hermitage Agway the day before or at the park on race day.
Embrace the holiday spirit by donning your best Christmas-themed costume for a chance to win exciting awards, including gift baskets for the most creative outfits! All finishers will receive a homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament, and awards will be given to top performers in various age groups, complete with festive medals. After the race, indulge in delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate to warm up. Join us for a memorable evening filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and a commitment to supporting PACFI!
Embrace the holiday spirit by donning your best Christmas-themed costume for a chance to win exciting awards, including gift baskets for the most creative outfits! All finishers will receive a homemade wooden Christmas tree ornament, and awards will be given to top performers in various age groups, complete with festive medals. After the race, indulge in delicious Christmas cookies and hot chocolate to warm up. Join us for a memorable evening filled with holiday cheer, community spirit, and a commitment to supporting PACFI!
Organiser's Description
This is the 2nd 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 13th. There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 14th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3 pm on till race start.
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 at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway ( 4065 E State St. Hermitage,Pa. 16148 ) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 13th. There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 14th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3 pm on till race start.
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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