Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K

Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K takes place in Hermitage, Pennsylvania, on December 20, 2026, with a 4:45 p.m. start. The 5K (3.1 miles) can be run or walked and goes through Buhl Park, decorated with Christmas trees and lights for the season. It is open to all levels, with prizes for the most festive outfits. Finishers receive handmade wooden holiday ornaments, and festive medals go to the leading runners in each age group. Christmas cookies and hot chocolate are served afterward.

A late-afternoon start in December means running into the dusk, so bring a layer for before and after and something reflective if you plan to walk the distance. The effort itself is modest: 3.1 miles is within reach of anyone jogging a few times a week. Racers should warm up longer than usual, since cold muscles and a fast opening quarter mile are a poor combination.