December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash
December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash is a running race on December 27, 2026 in Perrysburg, OH, with an entry fee of $5.
- Date
- December 27, 2026 (62 days to go)
- Location
- 429 E. Boundary, Perrysburg, OH
- Price
- $5
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Wednesday, December 29, 2021 is somebody's something-something birthday! (If you haven't figured it out yet, where have you been??) Let's celebrate with a 5.5 Mile Run/Walk and/or a .55 Mile Kids' Dash! (All are welcome to participate in the .55 mile dash.)
Registration begins at 4:00, Kids' Dash starts at 5:00 pm, 5.5 Miler starts at 5:30.
LOCATION & RACE REGISTRATION: WOODLANDS PARK, Perrysburg, Ohio
COURSES:
- 0.55 Mile Course: Point to point course starting on the east drive and ending at the leaf arch. Kids AND kids-at-heart are welcome to participate. (Grownups: We will not be held responsible for pulled hammies or bruised egos!)
- 5.5 Mile Course: Start on the east drive, run 6 full laps of the not-a-full-mile-no-matter-what-they-say-it’s-more-a-like-.83-mile loop and finish at the leaf arch. I hope y’all can run or walk and count at the same time!
AWARDS:
- All finishers 12 and under in the Kids’ Dash receive a prize, with the top girl and boy getting something extra super-special!
- Top Three overall women (sorry no men!) in running skirts win Second Sole Gift Certificates!
- First 55 finishers of the 5.5 miler will receive a handmade thing too wonderful to describe!
- There may or may not be some additional random prizes as well. (When it's your birthday, you get to make the rules.)
REFRESHMENTS & SHIRTS:
- Visit the December Dash Ortinau Webstore for shirts and fun stuff.
- Water, sports drink, bananas, hot chocolate, maybe some cookies, and CARROT CAKE provided after the race.
ENTRY FEES:
- 0.55 Mile Kids’ Dash is free for all!
- Registration fee: $5.00 (TRRC Members will receive a $5.00 discount. That's right, that makes it free for TRRC members! Oh, the perks.)
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
35°
Typical Low
23°
Chance of Rain
32%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Toledo Metcalf Fld, 7 mi from the venue.
About Perrysburg, OH
Population
25,065
as of 2023
City Elevation
632 ft
Nearest Airport
TOL
Eugene F. Kranz Toledo Express Airport · 11 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 48 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
62
Days to train
- Race
- December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash
- Date
- December 27, 2026
- Location
- 429 E. Boundary, Perrysburg, OH
Save This Race
Create a free account to find and save races like this to your athlete profile.
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
More Running races near Perrysburg, OH
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash?
When and where is the December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash?
How do I register for the December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash?
December Dash 5.5 Miler and .55 mile Kids' Dash
Dec 27, 2026