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Sunday, December 20th, 2026
715 Hazen Road, Hermitage PA
5K
25–39°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 3 of the last 10 years
2025
15–42°F
dry
2024
29–34°F
rain
2023
23–41°F
dry
2022
24–35°F
dry
2021
25–40°F
dry
2020
33–36°F
rain
2019
16–36°F
dry
2018
30–46°F
rain
2017
25–40°F
dry
2016
5–33°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
This is the 3rd year of the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K. With the park filled with Christmas trees and lights come on out and run or walk a 5K through Buhl Park and enjoy the Christmas light display (video below). Walkers are welcome to walk the 5K !! Enjoy the beauty of the park !! Proceeds go to PACFI.
Prize Money to the Overall Male and Female winners !! NEW THIS YEAR !!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-12-20
- Location: 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA
- Race Start: 4:45 pm sharp
- Parker Availability: Large amount of parking available!
Registration
Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park.
Packet Pick Up
- Location: Hermitage Agway, 4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA, 16148
- Time: 3:00 pm till 5:00 pm on Saturday, Dec 19th
- Incentive: Daffin's chocolate candy for Packet Pick Up!
- Race Day Packet Pick Up: From 3:00 pm until race start at Buhl Park casino building by the lake.
Costume Contest
MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!! Wear a Christmas themed costume and have a chance for an award!! Gift Baskets to Costume Contest Winners !! We are going to have more costume awards this year !!
- Jolliest Costume: Male
- Jolliest Costume: Female
- Jolliest Couple/Group Costume: 2 or more
T-Shirts and Awards
- Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K T-Shirts: Optional, $10 extra.
- Finishers: Homemade, wooden Christmas tree ornaments for all finishers!
- Virtual Runners: Will be sent their medal and shirt.
- Medals: Christmas-themed medals for Award Winners in 5 year age groups: 1-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+
Post-Race Refreshments
Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.
More Information
For more details, visit the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K website.
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