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When
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
Where
Zoar Community Center, Zoar OH
Distances
5K
Typical weather
31–45°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
16–34°F
dry
2024
22–42°F
dry
2023
29–38°F
rain
2022
27–49°F
dry
2021
32–59°F
dry
2020
32–43°F
dry
2019
32–45°F
dry
2018
29–36°F
dry
2017
35–55°F
rain
2016
37–45°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
- Event: Zoar Merry Miles
- Date: December 5, 2026
- Location: Zoar Community Center, Zoar, OH
- Distance: 5K Run/Walk and Kids Fun Run
Course Description
- Scenic Route: Takes you around and through the village decorated in its Christmas splendor.
- Course Details: A mix of roads and trail with moderate hills.
- Highlights: Passes the Zoar Garden, crosses the iron bridge, and takes in the wetlands.
- Challenge: Fun course with a few tricky sections, particularly narrow trails and tree roots.
Important Guidelines
- Strollers: No strollers permitted due to narrow trail conditions.
- Dogs: Dogs on a fixed leash are permitted on the course.
Snacks & Refreshments
- Finish Line Treats: Cookies, soup, water, hot chocolate, granola bars, and fruit.
T-Shirts
- Participants: 5K runners will receive a long-sleeved t-shirt.
- Sizes: Available in Adult X-Small to 2X-Large.
- No T-Shirt Option: Available for a $5 discount.
- Limit: T-Shirts will be limited after November 13th!
Finishers Medal
- Recognition: All finishers receive a locally handcrafted finishers medal.
- Kid's Fun Run: Participants will receive a kid's medal.
Schedule
- 7:30 AM: Registration & Packet Pickup
- 8:45 AM: Kid's Fun Run 1/2 Mile - Untimed Event!
- 9:00 AM: Zoar Merry Miles 5K Starts
- 10:00 AM: Awards Ceremony
Awards
- Overall Awards: Top 3 Overall Female & Male
- Age Group Awards: Top 3 Female & Male in each age group from 9-Under to 70+
For more details, visit the race page: Zoar Merry Miles.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 4 – 6, 2026.
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