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Sunday, December 13th, 2026
8760 Mentor Ave, Mentor OH
5K
29–39°F · some rain risk
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2025
23–31°F
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2024
19–24°F
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2023
33–36°F
dry
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29–36°F
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2021
37–48°F
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2020
34–44°F
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2019
32–41°F
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2018
33–42°F
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2017
18–24°F
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2016
27–32°F
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About this race
Run Santa Run 5K - Mentor - December 13, 2026
Location: World Wines & Liquor
Start Time: 8:30 AM
Run Santa Run Mentor is back and bringing all the Christmas cheer! Whether you're chasing a new personal best or just looking to celebrate the holiday season with family and friends, this festive race is the perfect way to kick off the holidays.
Break out your Santa hats, ugly Christmas sweaters, elf costumes, or your favorite holiday gear and join hundreds of runners spreading Christmas spirit through Mentor! Best of all, Santa Claus himself will be there to greet participants and help make the day extra magical.
Registration includes a Santa Blanket, Santa Bag, Santa Hat, and Finisher Medal.
Early packet pick-up takes place at Second Sole Mentor on Saturday, December 12th from 11:00 am - 6:00 pm.
Race day packet pick-up will be at Second Sole Mentor from 7:00 am - 8:15 am
The 5K Run/Walk will begin at 8:30 am.
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