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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
4001-4007 Central Ave, Shadyside OH
5K
27–42°F · some rain risk
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2025
19–58°F
rain
2024
31–39°F
dry
2023
24–33°F
dry
2022
21–33°F
dry
2021
30–38°F
dry
2020
26–41°F
dry
2019
16–32°F
dry
2018
25–46°F
dry
2017
42–51°F
dry
2016
22–31°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
27°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Fun Run and Walk through Shadyside, Ohio. Come dressed and decked out in your best Christmas gear! The course will take you through Main street, as well as multiple side streets, going past many homes that will be participating in a Holiday Light Contest. It will be your job as a runner to vote for the most festive house on the route! The 5K is not the only race this evening; there will be a Reindeer Trot (Toddler trot) and A Very Merry Mini Loop (Race for 12 & under). This will be A VERY MERRY time for all ages!
Additional event activities:
- Kids Ice skating rink
- Stroller and Wagon decoration competition
- Food Trucks
- Fire pits
- Live DJ
- Ice Sculptures
- Pie Competition
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