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Saturday, December 5th, 2026
201 E Erie St, Kent OH
Half · 10K
29–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
10–27°F
dry
2024
20–34°F
rain
2023
34–38°F
dry
2022
26–46°F
dry
2021
32–52°F
dry
2020
31–38°F
dry
2019
31–38°F
dry
2018
27–31°F
dry
2017
30–53°F
rain
2016
30–38°F
dry
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About this race
Squirrel City Half - Cold. Hilly. Slightly Nuts.
Finish your racing year in Squirrel City and get a little nutty with us. Known for its famous Black Squirrels, take on 13.1 miles through Kent, Ohio, at the Squirrel City Half — a late-season half marathon built for runners who aren't ready to hang up their shoes for winter. Choose the Squirrel City Half Marathon, 12K, 10K, or 2 Mile and celebrate the end of the running season in downtown Kent.
Race-Day Schedule | Saturday, December 5th
- 7:00 AM: Packet pickup opens
- 8:30 AM: Half Marathon and 12K begin
- 11:00 AM: Awards ceremony (Approximately)
Participant Perks - All Events!
- Professionally timed race: Yes
- Long-sleeve tech race shirt: Included
- Nutty finisher medal: Awarded
- Age-group awards: Available
- On-course hydration: Provided
- Post-race food/drink: Offered
- Free race photos: Included
- Downtown Kent start & finish: Central location
- Drink ticket: To be used at one of downtown partners
Age-Group Awards
Awards will be presented in the following age groups:
Under 15, 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, and 80+.
Start and finish in the heart of downtown Kent, with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and shops just steps from the finish line.
This event is pending final approval on October 21, 2026. If approval is not granted, all registered participants will receive a full refund.
For more information, visit the official event page: Squirrel City Half.
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