# A Very Merry 5K

- **When:** Fri, Dec 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM CST
- **Where:** 4001-4007 Central Ave, Shadyside, OH, 43947
- **Event page:** https://runthis.run/event/rs-214838-a-very-merry-5k

## Registration

Register on the event's own site: https://runsignup.com/Race/OH/Shadyside/AVeryMerry5KShadysideohio?aflt_token=58wBqomPr6bPwa1YDhuKo0IQvrNCjzTq

## Description

Fun Run and Walk through Shadyside, Ohio. Come dressed and decked out in your best Christmas gear! The course will take you through Main street, as well as multiple side streets, going past many homes that will be participating in a Holiday Light Contest. It will be your job as a runner to vote for the most festive house on the route! The 5K is not the only race this evening; there will be a Reindeer Trot (Toddler trot) and A Very Merry Mini Loop (Race for 12 & under). This will be A VERY MERRY time for all ages!

Additional event activities:

Kids Ice skating rink
Stroller and Wagon decoration competition
Food Trucks
Fire pits
Live DJ
Ice Sculptures
Pie Competition

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Source: [https://runthis.run/event/rs-214838-a-very-merry-5k](https://runthis.run/event/rs-214838-a-very-merry-5k) — data from Run This (runthis.run).