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Sunday, December 20th, 2026
605 Cherry Street, Saint Marys WV
5K
29–44°F · some rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
23–51°F
dry
2024
31–42°F
dry
2023
23–43°F
dry
2022
21–40°F
dry
2021
26–42°F
dry
2020
34–41°F
rain
2019
22–42°F
dry
2018
33–53°F
rain
2017
32–46°F
dry
2016
20–39°F
dry
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Race-day forecast says layers
29°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
Wheeled course on paved streets in St. Marys, WV. Started and finish in the Pleasants County Park.
Awards: Walkers: First overall male and female walkers. First 3 male in age group: 49 & Under, 50-59, 60-69: First 2 70-75, & 76+; First 3 female in age groups: 39 & under, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+.
Runners: First 3 overall male & female runners. First 3 male & female in the following age groups: 14 & under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60+.
The first 130 finishers will receive a participant medal. $25 Early Registration / $30 after Dec. 5th. Preregistration participants by Dec. 5th are guaranteed a long-sleeve dry-fit T-shirt. Additional shirts available day of the race while supplies last.
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