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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
202 S. Main Street, Marion OH
5K
26–40°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
17–49°F
rain
2024
29–35°F
dry
2023
24–33°F
dry
2022
17–29°F
dry
2021
31–36°F
dry
2020
26–39°F
dry
2019
13–33°F
dry
2018
26–45°F
dry
2017
40–52°F
dry
2016
7–21°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
26°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
A fun, family friendly run and walk, hosted by Pure Function CrossFit and benefiting Be The Village Marion. Feel free to wear a Christmas themed outfit!
Participants will receive:
- Themed T-Shirt (register by December 1 to guarantee shirt!)
- A Rudolph nose!
- Finishers Medals
- Hot Chocolate
Be The Village Marion serves those impacted by foster care and trauma in Marion, Ohio through Royal Family KIDS, resource connection, and fundraising events that help the village show up where support is needed.
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