Happy Holidays Half MerryThon & 5K Race
Race Date
Dec 6, 2026
Location
Gloucester, MA
The Experience
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!
Logistics
Race Day
Sunday, December 6, 2026
Start Time
9:00 AM
Giveaway
Race Shirt
Start Location
99 Thatcher Road, Gloucester, MA, 01930
Course Info
USATF CertifiedCourse Type
Loop Course
Terrain
road
Difficulty
Ultra-Flat
Elevation Gain
0'
Net Drop/km
0 m (Flat)
Separation
0.2%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MA16010BK · Happy Holidays Half Merrython
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Quality Score
Standout7312 years running
~670 finishers a year
growing or steady
8% returning runners
USATF certified · 2 timing sources · 8 photos
runners from 17 states
winner 1:17:53
typical high 42°F
Race Day Weather
5-year historical avgStart (Low)
29°
Afternoon (High)
42°
Cool conditions — dress in layers, perfect for fast times
0.1"
Precipitation
15 mph
Wind
69%
Humidity
Historical Finish Times
How 5,026 finishers actually crossed the line across 12 years.
Most recent
2025
Total finishers
5,026
Median time
2:04:39
Latest turnout
356
States
33
Turnout by year
2017–2025
Hover the histogram to inspect specific finish times.
Race Photos
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