Zoar Merry Miles

Zoar Merry Miles is held in Zoar, Ohio, on December 5, 2026. The schedule starts with a Kid's Fun Run over half a mile at 8:45 a.m., followed by the main event, the Zoar Merry Miles 5K Run/Walk, at 9:00 a.m. The two formats are spaced just fifteen minutes apart, so parents can watch their children finish and still make it to the start line for their own race.

This is a holiday-themed community 5K open to both runners and walkers, which means the field is likely to be mixed and the atmosphere relaxed. It is a good first race, a comfortable outing for anyone returning from a break, or a fast early-season effort for experienced runners who want to sharpen up in winter. A simple plan works: three easy runs a week for a month, then a few strides before race day. Given the early start in December, plan on a thorough warm-up and gloves you can tuck away once you get moving.