Squirrel City Half
Squirrel City Half is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Kent, OH, with entry fees from $40 to $65.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (76 days to go)
- Location
- 201 E Erie St, Kent, OH
- Price
- $40–$65
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Squirrel City Half - Cold. Hilly. Slightly Nuts.
Finish your racing year in Squirrel City and get a little nutty with us. Known for its famous Black Squirrels, take on 13.1 miles through Kent, Ohio, at the Squirrel City Half* — a late-season half marathon built for runners who aren't ready to hang up their shoes for winter. Choose the Squirrel City Half Marathon, 12K, 10K, or 2 Mile and celebrate the end of the running season in downtown Kent.
Race-Day Schedule | Saturday, December 5th
- 7:00 AM | Packet pickup opens
- 8:30 AM | Half Marathon and 12K begin
- 11:00 AM | Awards ceremony (Approximately)
Participant Perks - All Events!
- Professionally timed race
- Long-sleeve tech race shirt
- Nutty finisher medal
- Age-group awards
- On-course hydration
- Post-race food/drink
- Free race photos
- Downtown Kent start & finish
- Drink ticket to be used at one of downtown partners
Age-Group Awards
Awards will be presented in the following age groups:
Under 15, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80+.
Start and finish in the heart of downtown Kent, with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and shops just steps from the finish line.
*This event is pending final approval on October 21, 2026. If approval is not granted, all registered participants will receive a full refund.
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
42°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
42%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Ravenna 2 S, 4 mi from the venue.
About Kent, OH
Population
27,190
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,185 ft
Nearest Airport
CAK
Akron Canton Regional Airport · 17 mi
Major Hub
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 32 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 Squirrel City Half, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
76
Days to train
- Race
- Squirrel City Half
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 201 E Erie St, Kent, OH
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Squirrel City Half
Dec 5, 2026