Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K

Sun, Dec 20, 2026, 4:45 PM EST

Location: Hermitage, PA; 715 Hazen Road, 16148
Type: RUN

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5K
Sun, Dec 20, 4:45 PM EST · From $17.15
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Oct 30, 2026, 7:59 PM EDT
5K
Sun, Dec 20, 12:00 AM EST · From $22.45
Opens Dec 31, 2025, 7:01 PM EST · Closes Nov 29, 2026, 6:59 PM EST

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The course

From the organizer

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 !!

WHEN? Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park. Race starts at 4:45 pm sharp. Large amount of parking available!

PACKET PICK UP? Yes! There will be Packet Pick Up at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway (4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA. 16148) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 19th. If you come to the Hermitage Agway for Packet Pick Up you will receive a Daffin's chocolate candy!!

There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 20th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3:00 pm on until race start.

Christmas Costume Awards: 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)

Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K T-Shirts optional: $10 extra (pic of T-Shirt & Medals below)

Homemade, wooden Christmas tree ornaments to all finishers !!

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+

Post-Race Refreshments: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.

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