Christmas in the Valley
Christmas in the Valley is a running race on December 14, 2026 in Valley City, OH, with an entry fee of $30.
- Date
- December 14, 2026 (137 days to go)
- Location
- 6700 center Rd., Valley City, OH
- Price
- $30
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Christmas in the Valley is a family fun event brought to you by the Valley City Community Group each year. The holiday market has a little something for everyone! Start the day with the Fabulous 5K and Family fun walk where every registrant receives a cozy race hoodie and a medal, shop over 70 vendors, help crown the winner of the chili cook off with your vote, and there are plenty activities for the kiddos!
Start this festive day right with the Christmas in the Valley 5K! The 5K run or Family Fun Walk is stroller and dog friendly so grab the family and your favorite friend and dash through a winter wonderland to make your holiday brighter than ever!!
This premier event is December 14th 2025! The race will kick off downtown Valley City at 10AM.
Registrations after December 1, 2025 are not guaranteed a shirt on race day. If your size is not available, an order may be placed after race day.
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
41°
Typical Low
28°
Chance of Rain
44%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elyria 3 E, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Valley City, OH
City Elevation
801 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 13 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Christmas in the Valley, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
137
Days to train
- Race
- Christmas in the Valley
- Date
- December 14, 2026
- Location
- 6700 center Rd., Valley City, OH
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Make it a Racecation
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Christmas in the Valley
Dec 14, 2026