Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas

🎄 Welcome to the Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas

Dress up in your favorite Christmas costume, ugly sweater, Santa Claus outfit or come dressed as your favorite Christmas movie character (prize for best costume) and join us Saturday, December 13th for our 8th Annual 12Ks of Christmas 12K/5K Race & Fun Run & Walk at Leatherwood Park in Lore City, Ohio.

This event is meant to showcase the Great Guernsey Trail, while helping to collect new unwrapped toys that will be donated to the Guernsey County Secret Santa. Individuals that bring a toy will be entered into a chance to win gift cards or cash. The event will be a bib timed race with timing services provided by Muskingum Multiports.

🎁 Supporting Our Community

• Proceeds: The proceeds raised at this event will support the Guernsey County Community Development Corp.
• Local Impact: This local 501(c)3 non-profit is committed to our community’s quality of life.
• Opportunities: By providing recreational, educational and employment opportunities for area residents, CDC is making Guernsey County a great place to live and work!
• More Info: Check out our web page for more details, www.guernseycountycdc.com.

📅 When / Where

Saturday, December 13th, 2025 @ 9am
Great Guernsey Trail - Leatherwood Park - 204 Main Street, Lore City, Ohio

🏃‍♂️ Race Course

The 12K & 5K Race and Fun Run are out and back events held entirely on the paved Great Guernsey Trail. The route starts in Lore City and follows the trail to each turn around and then returns to Lore City. This is a scenic, traffic-free route that follows Leatherwood Creek. There will be water at the turnarounds and finish lines. Food will be provided at the finish line as well as hot chocolate and warming stations.

🏆 Awards

Trophies will be given to the top three overall finishers in each race and medals will be awarded to the top three finishers in each of the following age categories:

• Categories: 14-under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
• Walkers: Walkers are welcome!
• Finisher’s Medals: Finisher’s medals will be awarded to ALL participants.

🗓️ Early Packet Pick-Up & Race Day Registration

Race Day registration and Packet pick-up will be at Leatherwood Park– 204 Main St. Lore City, Ohio - starting at 7:30am.

🎽 Race Packets & Finish Line Perks

Your race packet will include a t-shirt with race logo, logo sticker and more. All participants registered by November 28th will receive a T-shirt. If you send in a check, please make sure it is mailed out in 5 days advance before the 28th.

💵 Entry Fees

• Fun Run & Walk: $25 through December 12th – Day of Entry $30.00
• 5k Run: $35 through December 12th – Day of Entry $40
• 12k Run: $40 through December 12th – Day of Entry $45
• Registration Form: PAPER REGISTRATION FORM *Registration forms and fee made out and mailed to: Guernsey County CDC P.O. Box 1175 Cambridge, Ohio 43725 memo line 12K’s Race

📞 Race Contact

For any questions, please contact the Event Planner Tiffany Messer @ 740-439-0020 or email at tmesser@guernseycountycdc.com.

🔗 More Information

Visit our race page for more information: Great Guernsey Trail 12Ks of Christmas.