YuKanRun Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Gloucester

The YuKanRun Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K is a December race in Gloucester, Massachusetts, offering both a half marathon and a 5K. It centers on holiday running, encouraging participants to wear seasonal costumes. The field includes runners in reindeer, elf, and other holiday attire. The event is USATF sanctioned, and the half marathon course is USATF certified. The course follows the Gloucester coastline, providing ocean views for runners completing either the 13.1-mile or 5K distance. All finishers receive medals. Participants also get a long-sleeve race shirt, a drawstring backpack, and a choice of a "Naughty" or "Nice" hat. The finish area continues the holiday theme with pizza, baked holiday treats, refreshments, and a finish-line brew. Race-day amenities include free photos, GPS runner tracking, result alerts, training plans, team discounts, and on-course hydration and nutrition.