Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K

Merry Mitchmas 5K & 10K is held in Edmond, Oklahoma, on December 19, 2026, with three events off a common 9:00 a.m. start: the 10K (6.2 miles), the 5K (3.1 miles) and a half-mile kids dash. The course takes runners through Mitch Park, a popular local running spot, and the annual event keeps a cheerful holiday atmosphere that works as well for experienced racers as it does for families.

Sending every distance at once is convenient for families but does mean crowded opening minutes, so seed yourself honestly and expect the field to thin after the first half mile. The 10K is the more satisfying goal if you have been running consistently through the fall; the 5K is the sensible choice off a lighter base. Either way, one weekly tempo run of 20 to 25 minutes for a month is good preparation.