Bananas Vs. Santas Run
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Event overview
Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run is a themed, untimed running and walking event on December 20, 2025, in Pensacola, FL. The listed location is South Market at 3-Mile Bridge, 905 E Gregor St, Pensacola, FL 32502. The event offers both a 5k run and a 1-mile walk. A $5 registration fee is noted; the fee is used to hire a road crossing guard for bridge access from the parking area.
Activities and important notes
The event is presented as a social gathering with a Bananas vs. Santas theme and includes multiple costume contests and games. Listed activities include:
- 5k run
- 1-mile walk
- Banana costume contest and Santa costume contest
- Banana Toss and Candy Cane Toss
- Banana Balance Sprint and Banana Tug-of-War
- Decoration contest and a relay with stacked "presents"
There is a pre-run social on December 19 during Pensacola Gallery Night with a meetup at Fleet Feet in downtown Pensacola. Fleet Feet Pensacola is listed as offering banana and Santa suits for $15 while supplies last. The event is untimed, has no timing chips or speed awards, and is described as family-friendly; friendly dogs and strollers are welcome. A post-run social with food, drinks, and photos is indicated. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.