Strayhaven Animal Shelter Run for the Paws 5K Run and Walk

Check-in: August 22, 2026, 8:00 AM- 10:30 AM

Kidd’s Mill Covered Bridge

West Kidd’s Mill Road, Transfer, PA 16154

GPS Coordinates: 41.354194791624145, -80.39786005668815

Start Time: 11:00 A.M

This is the 3rd year of the Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K. With the park filled with Christmas trees and lights come on out and run or walk a 5K through Buhl Park and enjoy the Christmas light display (video below). Walkers are welcome to walk the 5K !! Enjoy the beauty of the park !! Proceeds go to PACFI.

Prize Money to the Overall Male and Female winners !! NEW THIS YEAR !!

WHEN? Registration starts at 3:00 pm at the Casino building in the park. Race starts at 4:45 pm sharp. Large amount of parking available!

PACKET PICK UP? Yes! There will be Packet Pick Up at the new location this year. Hermitage Agway (4065 E State St. Hermitage, PA. 16148) from 3pm till 5pm on Saturday , Dec 19th. If you come to the Hermitage Agway for Packet Pick Up you will receive a Daffin's chocolate candy!!

There will also be packet Pick up on race day Dec 20th at the Buhl Park casino building by the lake from 3:00 pm on until race start.

Christmas Costume Awards: MORE COSTUME PRIZES THIS YEAR !!! Wear a Christmas themed costume and have a chance for an award!! Gift Baskets to Costume Contest Winners !! We are going to have more costume awards this year !!

Jolliest Costume (Male)

Jolliest Costume (Female)

Jolliest Couple/Group Costume (2 or more)

Chilly Cheeks Christmas 5K T-Shirts optional: $10 extra (pic of T-Shirt & Medals below)

Homemade, wooden Christmas tree ornaments to all finishers !!

Christmas-themed medals for Award Winners in 5 year age groups: 1-14,15-19,20-24,25-29,30-34,35-39,40-44,45-49, 50-54,55-59,60-64,65-69,70-74,75+

Post-Race Refreshments: Christmas cookies and hot chocolate in the Casino building after you finish.

Join us for our Patriotic Powered Fundraising Event!

Superhero Patriot Powered Events:

ONSIGHT REGISTRATION/PICK UP BEGINS 8:30AM

5K RUN 9:30AM

FUN RUN 9:40AM

FUN WALK 9:45AM

COSTUME CONTEST 10:45AM

AWARDS 1st, 2nd,3rd, 11:00AM

8 & under, 9-12, 13-17, 18-29,30-39,40-49, 50-59, 60 & over

STAR SPANGLED SPRINTERS 11:15AM (Kid’s Free Event)

RAFFLE BASKET WINNERS ANNOUNCED 11:30AM

To commemorate America250, we are introducing unique patriotic elements:

· The “Honor Mile”: A flag-lined section of course dedicated to local veterans and frontline “superheroes”.

· The 250 Challenge: An initiative to collect 250 essential items for PCOM on race day.

· Historical Hero Zone: A space where families can meet modern-day heroes (police, fire, medical members, and today’s American soldier.

The Categories for the Costume Contest:

v The Founding Force Mashup (American Revolution)

v The Legacy Avenger (20th Century American icons)

v The Sestercentennial Squad (Group Award)

v The Patriotic Power-Up (Most Stars & Stripes)