Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 1501 W Covell Road, Edmond, OK
- Distance
- 5K RUN · 10K RUN · 5K PUSHCHAIR & more
From the Organizer
Join Red Coyote for our annual Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K! We are offering 2 distances: a 5K (3.1 miles) or a 10K (6.2 miles.) The course will be a scenic winter wonderland route through Mitch Park in Edmond (it is seriously one of our favorite places to run!).
Merry Mitchmas is an annual holiday favorite and great fun for the whole family! This race is our largest and most popular of the running event of the year and is certain to sell out. Don't miss your chance, register today!
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
50°
Typical Low
30°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spencer 2ene Mesonet, 12 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Edmond, OK
Population
95,618
as of 2023
Elevation
1,187 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 20 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K
- Date
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- 1501 W Covell Road, Edmond, OK
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From Endurance Grid
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.
The 10K is the distance where running stops feeling like a starting point and starts feeling like a sport. Long enough to require a real training block. Short enough that race day is fully manageable for a first-timer who's put in the work.
Race day energy at a 10K is community at its best — strangers cheering you by name, people moving toward the same goal, an atmosphere that solo training can't replicate. It's fast enough that you'll spend the whole race pushing rather than managing your effort.
This is also the distance that builds the base for everything else. Most athletes who go on to run half marathons, do triathlons, or compete in HYROX started here. What you need: running shoes fitted to your stride, a training plan, and the race on your calendar. The registration is what makes the deadline real.
How long to train: 4–8 weeks for most fitness levels.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are the most accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K?
- Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K is a running race held in Edmond, Oklahoma on December 19, 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 Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Edmond, Oklahoma at 1501 W Covell Road, Edmond, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K
Dec 19, 2026