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Saturday, November 21st, 2026
541 S Main St, Willard OH
5K · 1 Mile
33–46°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
45–50°F
dry
2024
32–39°F
dry
2023
40–51°F
rain
2022
23–44°F
dry
2021
36–44°F
rain
2020
39–51°F
dry
2019
36–52°F
dry
2018
27–36°F
dry
2017
38–51°F
dry
2016
27–36°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us for our 2nd annual race, the newly named Freezing Flashes 5K, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, November 21st! This annual event is managed by Willard's Cross Country teams, and all proceeds will directly benefit our Cross Country program. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Sutton Bank, as well as all other sponsors contributing to make this event a success!
Registration Information
- Deadline: All participants who register by Saturday, November 7th will be guaranteed to receive a race shirt!
Awards
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall finishers for both Men and Women, as well as to the Top 3 Age Group finishers for Men and Women in the following categories (categories with 10+ entries will potentially be split into 5-year divisions):
- Categories: Under 14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
- Additional Awards: Most Festive/Tis the Season, and Winter Themed/Winter Spirit!
- Dress Code: Come dressed for the occasion, with Male, Female and Kids awards for each category.
Kids Race
We will again be hosting a 1-Mile race for kids age 12 and under, with awards given to categories of 9-12 and 8 and under.
Event Location
The race will take place at 541 S Main St, Willard, OH.
More Information
For more details about the race, please visit this link.
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