
Willard Freezing Flashes 5K is a running race on November 21, 2026 in Willard, OH, with entry fees from $10 to $20.
Join us for our 2nd annual race, the newly named Freezing Flashes 5K, scheduled for the morning of Saturday, November 21st! This annual event is managed by Willard's Cross Country teams, and all proceeds will directly benefit our Cross Country program. Thank you to our Title Sponsor, Sutton Bank, as well as all other sponsors contributing to make this event a success!
All participants who register by Saturday, November 7th will be guaranteed to receive a race shirt!
Awards will be given to the Top 3 Overall finishers for both Men and Women, as well as to the Top 3 Age Group finishers for Men and Women in the following categories (categories with 10+ entries will potentially be split into 5-year divisions):
Under 14, 14-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70+
We will also have a few additional fun awards this year: Most Festive/Tis the Season, and Winter Themed/Winter Spirit! Come dressed for the occasion, with Male, Female and Kids awards for each category.
We will again be hosting a 1-Mile race for kids age 12 and under, with awards given to categories of 9-12 and 8 and under.
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
47°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
35%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Norwalk Wwtp, 16 mi from the venue.
City Elevation
917 ft
Nearest Airport
CLE
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport · 52 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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Willard Freezing Flashes 5K
Nov 21, 2026