Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic
- Date
- December 13–19, 2026
- Location
- 2517 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH
- Distance
- Spirit of the Season Adult 5K Run / Walk · Spirit of the Season Youth 5K Run / Walk · Frosty Frolic Adult 5K Run / Walk & more
From the Organizer
Welcome to the 2026 HOLIDAY DUO!
Two events working together to provide an AWESOME Holiday Experience for you.
Register for any of the events here. A special discounted rate if you register for both races PLUS you will receive a special gift for doing the Combo Entry. We will announce the gift as we get closer to December!
SPIRIT OF THE SEASON - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13TH - 9:00AM START
The 2026 Spirit of the Season 5K continues in 2025. We are looking forward to hosting the event at the William McKinley Presidential Library & Museum.
All participants will receive our event KNIT HAT as part of the registration. OPTIONAL event shirts are also for sale during the registration process.
THE FROSTY FROLIC 5K - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19TH - 5:00PM START
The Frosty Frolic is a great family friendly 5k where you will be able to see the Christmas lights as you run along Stadium Park Dr. After you finish enjoy cookies and hot chocolate! Runners are encouraged to wear their holiday favorites such as an ugly sweater, holiday costume, or Santa hat!!
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
40°
Typical Low
27°
Chance of Rain
52%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Akron Canton Rgnl Ap, 8 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Canton, OH
Population
70,105
as of 2023
Elevation
1,108 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 8 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
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Days to train
- Race
- Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic
- Date
- December 13–19, 2026
- Location
- 2517 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH
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From Endurance Grid
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Running
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic?
- Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic is a running race held in Canton, Ohio on December 13, 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 Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic?
- Sunday, December 13, 2026 in Canton, Ohio at 2517 Fulton Dr NW, Canton, OH. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Spirit of the Season / Frosty Frolic
Dec 13, 2026