Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5k
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Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K
The Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K takes place on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in Hermitage, Pennsylvania. The event is held at Buhl Park, 715 Hazen Road, and includes an in-person 5K and a Virtual 5K. The course passes through Buhl Park and features the park holiday light and Christmas tree displays. This is the third edition of the event. Proceeds benefit PACFI.
Logistics, awards and extras
Registration opens January 1, 2026. Entry fees listed for the events are $15 for the in-person 5K and $20 for the Virtual 5K. Packet pick up is available at Hermitage Agway on December 19 and at the Buhl Park casino building on race day. Parking is reported as widely available. Finishers receive homemade wooden Christmas tree ornaments. Award medals are given in five-year age groups, with brackets starting at 1-14 and continuing through 75+. Optional event items include a race T-shirt for an additional $10. Costume contest categories include Jolliest Costume (male), Jolliest Costume (female), and Jolliest Couple/Group (two or more). Post-race refreshments include Christmas cookies and hot chocolate. Sponsors named include Buhl Park, Hermitage Agway, and Smiley Miles. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
