Massachusetts · 5K
Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race
Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race is a 5K event held in Gloucester, Massachusetts. Its next confirmed date is Sunday, December 6, 2026. About 7,324 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 6, 2026
- Location
- Gloucester, MA
- Field size
- ~7,324 runners
Race details
- Date
- Sunday, December 6, 2026
- Location
- Gloucester, Massachusetts
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 7,324 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- yukanrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
- Course profile — 5K
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail
- Course profile — Half Marathon
- Loop course; Mostly road, some trail; USATF certified
About the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race
Celebrate the holidays in sneakers! Bring the holiday cheer and run with the reindeer, elves and all the holiday friends! Enjoy beautiful ocean views as you run along the scenic coastline! Plus, you’ll enjoy special holiday treats at the finish line celebration! Kids 5K race entry only $10.00! (ages 10-12) YuKan is celebrating our 15th Anniversary in 2026! Register for the Six Pack Challenge and Save 15% on all six half marathons!
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Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race: common questions
- When is the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race?
- The next confirmed date is Sunday, December 6, 2026.
- Where is the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race held?
- In Gloucester, Massachusetts.
- What distances does the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race?
- About 7,324 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race?
- Yes — registration is open. $110.88 (from runsignup.com, checked October 6, 2026).
- What time does the Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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