Frosty 5 & Mistletoe Mile
Updated
Thursday, December 24, 2026, first start 8:00 AM, in Hudson (27 E Main St). Distances: 1 mile, 5 miles. Entry from $15 to $35; the 5 miles goes from $35 to $40 after December 13.
Course and race notes
Escape from the hustle and bustle of the holiday season at the 13th annual Frosty 5 & Mistletoe Mile.
Both events are walker and stroller friendly - perfect for all ages and abilities. Dress up, be merry, and join us on Christmas Eve morning, and don’t be surprised if you see Santa and his reindeer in the race!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Thursday, December 24
2026 · in 47 days
Start time
8:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
1 mile5 miles
Price
$15 to $35
Plus the platform's processing fee
5 miles goes up after Sun Dec 13 (in 36 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Thu Dec 24 (in 47 days)
Opened Feb 16, 2026
Race day in Hudson
Weather
36° / 22°F
Typical high and low for December 24.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Stow 4 Se, OH (7.6 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:49 AM – 5:00 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Thursday. The first start is 11 minutes after sunrise.
Calculated for the race location.
Near the start
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Parking
- Sophomore and Junior Student Parking0.6 mi
60 public lots and garages within 0.6 mi.
Places to eat
- Hudson's Restaurant restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Farmer's Rail restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Downtown 140 restaurantunder 0.1 mi
- Open Door Coffee Co. cafeunder 0.1 mi
35 places to eat within 0.6 mi.
Nearest public restroom: 0.3 mi from the start.
Distances are straight-line from the race address. Check the race website for official parking.
Plan your trip
For the night before, Wed Dec 23
Where to stay
1 within 1 mi (about a 20-min walk)2 within 3 mi17 within 5 mi
Hotel
Hotel 1 of 5: Budget Inn
About 8 min drive2.8 mi from the start
Motel
Hotel 2 of 5: Econo Lodge
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 3 of 5: Fairfield Inn & Suites
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 4 of 5: TownePlace Suites Cleveland Streetsboro
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
Hotel
Hotel 5 of 5: Hampton Inn & Suites
About 12 min drive3.9 mi from the start
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