Lace up for a cause at the Angry Bear Fun Run & 5K!
Join us for a festive, family-friendly afternoon and evening packed with winter cheer—all in support of the Jackson High School Baseball team. From warm drinks and holiday music to snowball games and a visit from Santa, there’s something for everyone. Kids can enjoy the 1-mile Fun Run and winter-themed activities, while runners and walkers alike take on the scenic 5K through the parks with decorations and inflatable. Don your most festive gear for a chance to win costume prizes, bring your kids for our activities and celebration. It’s more than a race—it’s a winter celebration with purpose!
❄️ 1 Mile Fun Run (Ages 10 and under) For kids, families with small children. All finishers get a mini medal or snowflake ribbon!
❄️ 5K Student/Family Pricing - Student pricing is 18-Under for $15 off, expires on December 3 - Family pricing is 4 family members for $100, expires on November 15.
❄️ Costume Contest Judging Categories: Best Winter Outfit, Funniest, & Most Festive
❄️ We'll have Music and emcee commentary
❄️ Finish line your get receive a our medals, water, and snacks (bananas, granola, energy bars)
Shirts:
We offer Youth Small to X-Large, Adults Small to 2X-Large, & no shirt option for $5 discount. There is no guarantee for a t-shirt with registration after November 15th. Limited shirts will be available at the event!
Medals:
All participants will receive a medal! We offer a no participation medal option for a $5 discount, please select during the registration process if your not interested in receiving a medal.
Schedule:
Friday, December 4
5:00-7:00 PM - Packet Pickup
Saturday, December 5
3:30 PM - Packet Pickup and Santa Arrives!
4:15 PM – ❄️ 1 Mile Fun Run Begins, Untimed Event!
4:30 PM – Costume Contest Judging and Awards
4:50 PM – Final Call for 5K Participants
5:00 PM – 🏃 5K Race Begins
5:20 PM – First Finishers Expected
6:00 PM – Awards Ceremony - 5K
Concessions:
-Candy Galore (all Christmas themed)
-Guiseppe’s Pizza
-Chick-Fil-A
-Hot Dogs
-Popcorn
-Cookies ( Jenny G's Sweet Treats)
-Donuts ( Amish Door)
-Hot Cocoa (Biggby Coffee)
-Coffee
-Drinks
Awards:
5K Run/Walk:
-Top Overall Male & Female
-Top Male & Female in the following Age Groups 14-Under, 15-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, and 70-Over
Costume Awards:
-Best Winter Outfit
-Funniest
-Most Festive
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 1 Miles
Type — Running
16:15
$10.00
Dec 05, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
17:00
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Massillon.
Learn more about the host city, Massillon.
Massillon is a city in Stark County, Ohio.
Read more launchOfficial finishing times from previous editions of Angry Bear Holiday Fun Run and 5K.
| Place | Name | Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🥇 | Michael Schueller | 17:29.42 | |
| 🥇 | Eli Ilg | 17:36.34 | |
| 🥈 | Michael Schueller | 18:13.16 | |
| 🥈 | Max Leach | 18:31.46 | |
| 🥉 | Guido Margida | 19:25.13 | |
| 🥉 | Tyler Brown | 19:50.55 | |
| 4 | Caleb Hopper | 19:50.57 | |
| 4 | Nick Harp | 19:55.57 | |
| 5 | Blake Akers | 19:55.13 | |
| 5 | Max Leach | 20:06.47 | |
| 6 | Liam Geinzer | 19:53.44 | |
| 6 | Daniel Stewart | 20:38.16 | |
| 7 | Nick Harp | 20:40.45 | |
| 7 | David Balthis | 21:14.91 | |
| 8 | Edmond Zhou | 21:20.34 | |
| 8 | David Calevski | 21:36.36 | |
| 9 | Rob Hite | 21:31.86 | |
| 9 | Logan Sidel | 21:52.49 | |
| 10 | Sam Ostrout | 21:53.08 | |
| 10 | Joni Troyer | 22:35.85 | |
| 11 | Brody Boyer | 21:59 | |
| 11 | Blake Akers | 23:07.4 | |
| 12 | Drake Morgan | 22:19.34 | |
| 12 | Tyler Brown | 23:10.64 | |
| 13 | Charlie Queen | 22:19.74 | |
| 13 | Olivia Ziders | 23:24.94 | |
| 14 | Logan Sidel | 22:21.83 | |
| 14 | MYA SCHRECENGOST | 23:34.42 | |
| 15 | Holly Sholtis | 22:34.99 | |
| 15 | Liam Geinzer | 23:39.71 | |
| 16 | Brayden Mollet | 22:44.34 | |
| 16 | Pat Moore | 23:51.59 | |
| 17 | Wyatt Wigfield | 23:35.32 | |
| 17 | R. Davis | 23:52.79 | |
| 18 | Pat Moore | 23:38.23 | |
| 18 | Toby Yanchunas | 23:54.17 | |
| 19 | C. Hummer | 23:41.18 | |
| 19 | Cameron Lusk | 24:00.03 | |
| 20 | Lucas Gonzalez | 23:58.78 | |
| 20 | Liam Barry | 24:00.33 | |
| 21 | Landon Chambers | 24:01.83 | |
| 21 | Hank Bohl | 24:20.52 | |
| 22 | Wyatt Wigfield | 24:12.27 | |
| 22 | Robert Clark | 24:24.64 | |
| 23 | Gabrielle Markham | 24:13.93 | |
| 23 | Jackson Kessel | 24:28.74 | |
| 24 | Krista Davis | 24:24.36 | |
| 24 | Oliver Hudas | 24:27.36 | |
| 25 | Greg Arvidson | 24:35.32 | |
| 25 | Reagan Bach | 24:37.2 | |
| 26 | Austin Szink | 24:33.21 | |
| 26 | Sam Ostrout | 24:48.8 | |
| 27 | Kyler Miller | 24:51.2 | |
| 27 | Dave Martini | 24:51.88 | |
| 28 | Amber Bower | 24:59.47 | |
| 28 | Andersen Isles | 25:01.82 | |
| 29 | S. Stafford | 24:54.81 | |
| 29 | Olivia Bosca | 25:04.22 | |
| 30 | Lucas Gonzalez | 25:08.18 | |
| 30 | C. Levy | 25:08.52 | |
| 31 | Ava Sandor | 25:08.81 | |
| 31 | Cameron Lusk | 25:09.8 | |
| 32 | Abby Parsons | 25:11.62 | |
| 32 | Greg Arvidson | 25:17.8 | |
| 33 | Paige Akers | 25:11.35 | |
| 33 | L. Gonzalez | 25:42.18 | |
| 34 | Maria Swalve | 25:20.12 | |
| 34 | Danny Sperling | 25:52.96 | |
| 35 | Alex Hite | 25:28.12 | |
| 35 | Jacob Miller | 26:15.94 | |
| 36 | E. Leatherberry | 25:25.59 | |
| 36 | Jaxon Kleinhenz | 26:30.66 | |
| 37 | Alyvia Sandor | 25:08.86 | |
| 37 | Tatum Gamble | 26:30.77 | |
| 38 | Kendra Seeley | 25:27.79 | |
| 38 | Austin Szink | 27:03.03 | |
| 39 | Ava Tonya | 25:08.38 | |
| 39 | Geno Szymanski | 27:04.05 | |
| 40 | Blake Eckard | 25:30.03 | |
| 40 | Niko Bacopoulos | 27:04.05 | |
| 41 | Michele Nelson | 25:49.99 | |
| 41 | Lilly Caldwell | 27:05.49 | |
| 42 | Darren Krolikowski | 25:21.73 | |
| 42 | Kendra Gerstenslager | 27:10 | |
| 43 | Daphne Paige | 25:52.58 | |
| 43 | Amelia Kessler | 27:13.14 | |
| 44 | G. Wigfield | 26:17.25 | |
| 44 | R. Glass | 27:15.19 | |
| 45 | Kyler Miller | 26:38.66 | |
| 45 | Natalie Self | 27:32.14 | |
| 46 | Daniel Rousos | 26:51.03 | |
| 46 | Robert Ward | 27:35.87 | |
| 47 | G. Hale | 27:00.98 | |
| 47 | Alexis Gibbins | 27:42.83 | |
| 48 | McKenna Campbell | 26:48.11 | |
| 48 | E. McNutt | 27:43.98 | |
| 49 | Rebecca Criswell | 26:55.89 | |
| 49 | Jameson Newcomb | 27:44.75 | |
| 50 | Katie Kutschbach | 26:47.98 | |
| 50 | Kendra Seeley | 28:32.84 |
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