Zoar Merry Miles
Saturday, December 5, 2026
8:45 AM EST
Zoar, Ohio
Free–$33.95 · 2 races
5km
Event summary
Join in the festive spirit at the Zoar Merry Miles on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming village of Zoar, Tuscarawas! This delightful event features a 5K Run/Walk, winding through the beautifully decorated streets and scenic trails of the village, showcasing its Christmas splendor. For the little ones, the Kid's Fun Run (for ages 10 and under) offers a fun-filled, untimed half-mile experience, where family members can join in on the excitement.
Participants will enjoy a challenging yet enjoyable course that includes a mix of roads and trails, complete with moderate hills, stunning views of the Zoar Garden, and crossings over the iconic iron bridge. After crossing the finish line, revel in delicious snacks and refreshments, including cookies, soup, hot chocolate, and more! All finishers of the 5K will receive a unique, handcrafted medal, while kids will also get their own special medal. With registration beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the Kid's Fun Run at 8:45 AM and the main event starting at 9:00 AM, there's plenty of time to soak in the holiday cheer. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with family
Participants will enjoy a challenging yet enjoyable course that includes a mix of roads and trails, complete with moderate hills, stunning views of the Zoar Garden, and crossings over the iconic iron bridge. After crossing the finish line, revel in delicious snacks and refreshments, including cookies, soup, hot chocolate, and more! All finishers of the 5K will receive a unique, handcrafted medal, while kids will also get their own special medal. With registration beginning at 7:30 AM, followed by the Kid's Fun Run at 8:45 AM and the main event starting at 9:00 AM, there's plenty of time to soak in the holiday cheer. Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to celebrate the season with family
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Organiser's description
Kick off your Christmas in Zoar experience with the Zoar Merry Miles, a 5K Run/Walk, that takes you around and through the village decorated in its Christmas splendor. The Kid's Fun Run (10 & Under) is just under half a mile, and of course a family member may run/walk it with them.
The course is a mix of roads and trail with a few moderate hills, passing the Zoar Garden, crossing the iron bridge, taking in the wetlands and accessing the trail that leads back up into the village. A challenging, yet fun course!
DUE TO THE TRAIL BEING A BIT NARROW IN A COUPLE OF SPOTS, AND SCATTERED WITH SOME TREE ROOTS, NO STROLLERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
DOGS ON A FIXED LEASH ARE PERMITTED ON THE COURSE.
SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS:
Cookies, soup, water, hot chocolate, granola bars and fruit at the finish line.
T-SHIRTS:
Our 5K receives a long sleeved t-shirt we offer Adult X-Small to 2X-Large or a No T-Shirt Option for a $5 discount. T-SHIRTS WILL BE LIMITED AFTER NOVEMBER 13TH!
FINISHERS MEDAL:
All Finishers in the Zoar Merry Miles receive a locally, handcrafted finishers medal.
Kid's Fun Run will receive a kid's medal.
SCHEDULE:
_Saturday, December 5:_
7:30 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup
8:45 AM - Kid's Fun Run 1/2 Mile - Untimed Event!
9:00 AM - Zoar Merry Miles 5K Starts
10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
The course is a mix of roads and trail with a few moderate hills, passing the Zoar Garden, crossing the iron bridge, taking in the wetlands and accessing the trail that leads back up into the village. A challenging, yet fun course!
DUE TO THE TRAIL BEING A BIT NARROW IN A COUPLE OF SPOTS, AND SCATTERED WITH SOME TREE ROOTS, NO STROLLERS WILL BE PERMITTED.
DOGS ON A FIXED LEASH ARE PERMITTED ON THE COURSE.
SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS:
Cookies, soup, water, hot chocolate, granola bars and fruit at the finish line.
T-SHIRTS:
Our 5K receives a long sleeved t-shirt we offer Adult X-Small to 2X-Large or a No T-Shirt Option for a $5 discount. T-SHIRTS WILL BE LIMITED AFTER NOVEMBER 13TH!
FINISHERS MEDAL:
All Finishers in the Zoar Merry Miles receive a locally, handcrafted finishers medal.
Kid's Fun Run will receive a kid's medal.
SCHEDULE:
_Saturday, December 5:_
7:30 AM - Registration & Packet Pickup
8:45 AM - Kid's Fun Run 1/2 Mile - Untimed Event!
9:00 AM - Zoar Merry Miles 5K Starts
10:00 AM - Awards Ceremony
AWARDS:
Top 3 Overall Female & Male
Top 3 Female & Male in each of the following Age Groups 9-Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, & 70+
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Location
Zoar Community Center, 190 5th St, Zoar, 44697, OH, United States
Zoar Merry Miles
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