5K races near Hermitage

The YMCA Santa Run 5k & 10k Run is a holiday-season run in Beaver, Pennsylvania. The start is beside the Beaver Fire station on Market Street, and the finish is at Irvine Park. It includes a timed 5k Santa Run, a 10k Santa Run, and a One-Mile Fun Run, suitable for runners seeking a full effort and families wanting a short December outing in Christmas attire. The 10k follows the same loop twice, while the shorter events are simpler and accessible. Roads are not closed for the race, so participants should expect an open-road community run, not a sealed-off course. Proceeds support youth feeding programs in Beaver County, and the Santa hats and Christmas outfits provide the local holiday atmosphere.

The second annual Sole to City event offers an iconic run through Mill Creek Park, finishing downtown. Kids 12 and under can run the downtown course for free. An afterparty with a celebration village is at Penguin City Brewing.