Christmas in the Valley

Christmas in the Valley is a family fun event brought to you by the Valley City Community Group each year. The holiday market has a little something for everyone! Start the day with the Fabulous 5K and Family fun walk where every registrant receives a cozy race hoodie and a medal, shop over 70 vendors, help crown the winner of the chili cook off with your vote, and there are plenty activities for the kiddos!

Start this festive day right with the Christmas in the Valley 5K! The 5K run or Family Fun Walk is stroller and dog friendly so grab the family and your favorite friend and dash through a winter wonderland to make your holiday brighter than ever!!

This premier event is December 13th 2026! The race will kick off downtown Valley City at 10AM.

Registrations after December 1, 2026 are not guaranteed a shirt on race day. If your size is not available, an order may be placed after race day.

Check out the video from 2024 Christmas in the Valley event! It is such a fantastic family event, so grab your family, enjoy the 5K or Family Fun Run and stay for the festivities!

Race Packet Pick up is December 10th, 2026 at the Liverpool Township Community Center located at 6801 School St. Valley City, Ohio 44280. 

Pick up hours are from 4PM until 7PM. 

Race check in will be on December 13th, 2026 at the Valley City Fire Station located at 6800 Center Rd. Valley City, Ohio 44280 from 8:30AM until 9:45AM.

Sign up for your finisher medal and fantastic hoodie!

This challenging course starts on Rt 303 leads you through the majestic Mill Stream Park and then through the beautiful Barn Run Development! After conquering the Barn Run hill, finish the race back at the fire station and enjoy the festivities of the Christmas in the Valley!