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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Lock 9, Piqua OH
5K · 10K
26–41°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
26–34°F
dry
2024
13–25°F
dry
2023
27–47°F
dry
2022
32–42°F
dry
2021
29–46°F
dry
2020
42–57°F
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2019
20–42°F
dry
2018
27–45°F
dry
2017
19–37°F
dry
2016
27–37°F
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About this race
”O’ Christmas Tree”
Hosted by Mainstreet PiquaSaturday, December 12, 2026 Race Starts at 10 a.m. Registration: 9 – 9:45 a.m.
COURSE: Out and back course begins and ends at Lock 9 Park. The run will take place on the Great Miami Riverway Path starting headed North with a turnaround and return to Lock 9 for the finish.
ENTRY FEE: $25 includes Long Sleeve 100% cotton T-shirt on or before December 1st 2026 ($20 without a shirt). LATE ENTRY FEE - After December 1st- $25 (No Shirt) and Race Day Entry Fee is $30
AGE DIVISIONS: Male & Female 14 & Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70 & Over
AWARDS: Overall top three male and overall top three female. Top three male and female in each category. (No duplications)
DIRECTIONS AND PARKING:
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The route will start and finish at Lock Nine (near the bottom of the ramp). Both the 5k and the 10k will be "out and back" routes. There is a planned water stop that is approximately 1.25 miles into the course.
Packet pickup and Race Day Registration will be located at Crooked Handle starting at 8:45am on race day. Look for our volunteers inside the Crooked Handle special events room.
AWARDS AND DOOR PRIZES AFTER FINISH!
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