Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K
About this race
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 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)
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
Pick your distance
Running
1 Mile Kids Fun Run
5k Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 2 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Massillon, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:35 AM and sets at 4:58 PM local time (EST) in Massillon on December 5, 2026 — 9h 23m of daylight.
Course
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 5 Massillon events
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