Squirrel City Half
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
201 E Erie St, Kent, OH
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
201 E Erie St, Kent, OH
Date and time
Saturday, December 5, 2026
Location
201 E Erie St, Kent, OH
Squirrel City Half - Cold. Hilly. Slightly Nuts.
Finish your racing year in Squirrel City and get a little nutty with us. Known for its famous Black Squirrels, take on 13.1 miles through Kent, Ohio, at the Squirrel City Half — a late-season half marathon built for runners who aren't ready to hang up their shoes for winter. Choose the Squirrel City Half Marathon, 12K, 10K, or 2 Mile and celebrate the end of the running season in downtown Kent.
Race-Day Schedule | Saturday, December 5th
7:00 AM | Packet pickup opens 8:30 AM | Half Marathon and 12K begin 11:00 AM | Awards ceremony (Approximately)
Participant Perks - All Events!
Professionally timed race Long-sleeve tech race shirt Nutty finisher medal Age-group awards On-course hydration Post-race food/drink Free race photos Downtown Kent start & finish Drink ticket to be used at one of downtown partners
Age-Group Awards
Awards will be presented in the following age groups:
Under 15, 15–19, 20–24, 25–29, 30–34, 35–39, 40–44, 45–49, 50–54, 55–59, 60–64, 65–69, 70–74, 75–79, and 80+.
Start and finish in the heart of downtown Kent, with restaurants, breweries, coffee shops, and shops just steps from the finish line.
The city gave official approval on October 7th! We can't wait to see you on December 5th!
Half marathon
6.5 mi
10K
2.0 mi