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
Net Drop/km
+0.28 m
Separation
0.8%
Also Offers
USATF Certified Course
MA17001BK · Expires 2027 · Fool's Dual Half Marathon
Relatively flat with minimal net elevation change. Loop course — start and finish are close together.
Historical Performance
Median Finish
2:04:39
9:31/mi
Winning Time
1:17:53
5:57/mi
Finishers (2025)
356
States Represented
17 / 50
Gender Split
Finish Time Distribution
FASTER 25%
1:51:57
MEDIAN
2:04:39
SLOWER 25%
2:21:17
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
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