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Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K

location_city Massillon

location_on Ohio

flag United States

calendar_today 06 Dec, 2025

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About the Event

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.
❄️ 5K Student/Family Pricing - Student pricing is 18-Under for $15 off, expires on December 5 - Family pricing is 4 family members for $100, expires on November 14.
❄️ 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)

 

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 14th.  Limited shirts will be available at the event!

 

Schedule:

Friday, December 5
5:00-7:00 PM - Packet Pickup

Saturday, December 6
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 

 

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

Races Offered

1 Mile Kids Fun Run

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 1.6K

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Type — Road running

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16:15

5k Run/Walk

Dec 06, 2025

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Road running

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17:00

Weather Overview

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Massillon.

Temp (°C)
Feels Like (°C)
thermostat -1.1° / 5.8°
wb_sunny -6.0° / 1.5°
Wind (km/h)
Humidity (%)
air 13.2 /
water_drop 75.6%

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