Bananas Vs. Santas Run
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Event overview
Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run is a themed fun run and social on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Pensacola, Florida. The event is based at South Market at 3-Mile Bridge, with a listed address of 905 E Gregor St, Pensacola, FL 32502. Registration shows a current fee of $10, with a price increase after December 9, 2025; an earlier price of $25 is also displayed. Organizers say part of the registration money will be used to hire a road crossing guard for bridge access.
Format, logistics, and activities
The event is untimed and family friendly. Distances on offer:
- 5k run (untimed)
- 1 mile walk
Costumes are encouraged. Costume pickup will be available the week before the event at Fleet Feet, 236 W Garden St, Downtown Pensacola, and additional costumes will be available the morning of the event. Fleet Feet is listed as selling banana and Santa suits for $15 while supplies last.
Planned activities include banana and Santa costume contests, banana toss and candy cane toss games, a banana balance sprint, a decoration contest, a relay with stacked "presents," and a banana tug-of-war. Friendly dogs and strollers are welcome. A pre-run social gathering is planned on Friday, December 19, during Pensacola Gallery Night in downtown Pensacola, meeting at Fleet Feet. Updates are posted by Fleet Feet Pensacola on Facebook and Instagram. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
