A Very Merry 5K
A Very Merry 5K is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Shadyside, OH, with entry fees from $10 to $25.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (68 days to go)
- Price
- $10–$25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Fun Run and Walk through Shadyside, Ohio. Come dressed and decked out in your best Christmas gear! The course will take you through Main street, as well as multiple side streets, going past many homes that will be participating in a Holiday Light Contest. It will be your job as a runner to vote for the most festive house on the route! The 5K is not the only race this evening; there will be a Reindeer Trot (Toddler trot) and A Very Merry Mini Loop (Race for 12 & under). This will be A VERY MERRY time for all ages!
Additional event activities:
- Kids Ice skating rink
- Stroller and Wagon decoration competition
- Food Trucks
- Fire pits
- Live DJ
- Ice Sculptures
- Pie Competition
Events
Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
43°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
43%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Moundsville, 5 mi from the venue.
About Shadyside, OH
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 45 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Waiting For?
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68
Days to train
- Race
- A Very Merry 5K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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A Very Merry 5K
Dec 19, 2026