Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
- Date
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA
- Distance
- 5k · Virtual 5k
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.
Events
Weather
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
39°
Typical Low
20°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Mercer, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Hermitage, PA
Population
16,132
as of 2023
Elevation
1,067 ft
Nearest Airport
PIT
Pittsburgh International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
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- Race
- Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
- Date
- December 20, 2026
- Location
- 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K?
- Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K is a running race held in Hermitage, Pennsylvania on December 20, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K?
- Sunday, December 20, 2026 in Hermitage, Pennsylvania at 715 Hazen Road, Hermitage, PA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
Dec 20, 2026