Christmas in the Valley
Updated
Sunday, December 13, 2026, first start 10:00 AM, in Valley City (6700 Center Rd.). Distances: 1 mile, 5K. Entry from $35; the 5K goes from $35 to $40 after November 26.
Course and race notes
Christmas in the Valley is a family fun event brought to you by the Valley City Community Group each year.
The holiday market has a little something for everyone!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Sunday, December 13
2026 · in 36 days
Start time
10:00 AM
Earliest wave
Location
6700 Center Rd.
Valley City, OH 44280
Area: Akron, Medina & Cuyahoga Valley, Cleveland & Akron
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5K
Price
$35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Thu Nov 26 (in 19 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Opened Sep 15, 2026
Race day in Valley City
Weather
41° / 28°F
Typical high and low for December 13, with a 44% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Elyria 3 E, OH (11.9 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:44 AM – 4:59 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Sunday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Sat Dec 12
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.