Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
Jackson High School, Massillon, OH
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
Jackson High School, Massillon, OH
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
Jackson High School, Massillon, OH
Lace up for a cause at the Angry Bear Fun Run & 5K!
Join us for a festive, family-friendly afternoon and evening packed with winter cheer—all in support of the Jackson High School Baseball team. From warm drinks and holiday music to snowball games and a visit from Santa, there’s something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the 1-mile Fun Run and winter-themed activities, while runners and walkers alike take on the scenic 5K through the parks with decorations and inflatable. Don your most festive gear for a chance to win costume prizes, bring your kids for our activities and celebration. It’s more than a race—it’s a winter celebration with purpose!
❄️ 1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 10 and under) For kids, families with small children. All finishers get a mini medal or snowflake ribbon! No t-shirts are given for this event! ❄️ 5K Student/Family Pricing - Student pricing is 18-Under for $15 off, expires on December 3 - Family pricing is 4 family members for $100, expires on November 15. ❄️ Costume Contest Judging Categories: Best Winter Outfit, Funniest, & Most Festive ❄️ We'll have Music and emcee commentary ❄️ Finish line your get receive a our medals, water, and snacks (bananas, granola, energy bars)
5K Run/Walk Shirts: We offer Youth Small to X-Large, Adults Small to 2X-Large, & no shirt option for $5 discount. There is no guarantee for a t-shirt with registration after November 15th. Limited shirts will be available at the event!
Medals: All participants will receive a medal! We offer a no participation medal option for a $5 discount, please select during the registration process if your not interested in receiving a medal.
Schedule: Friday, December 4 5:00-7:00 PM - Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 5 3:30 PM - Packet Pickup and Santa Arrives! 4:15 PM – ❄️ 1 Mile Fun Run Begins, Untimed Event! 4:30 PM – Costume Contest Judging and Awards 4:50 PM – Final Call for 5K Participants 5:00 PM – 🏃 5K Race Begins 5:20 PM – First Finishers Expected 6:00 PM – Awards Ceremony - 5K
Concessions: -Candy Galore (all Christmas themed) -Guiseppe’s Pizza -Chick-Fil-A -Hot Dogs -Popcorn -Cookies ( Jenny G's Sweet Treats) -Donuts ( Amish Door) -Hot Cocoa (Biggby Coffee) -Coffee -Drinks
Awards: 5K Run/Walk: -Top Overall Male & Female -Top Male & Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-Over
Costume Awards: -Best Winter Outfit -Funniest -Most Festive
1 mile
5K