Bananas Vs. Santas Run
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Pensacola Banana Bridge Run
The event takes place on December 19, 2026 at Andy D’s at the 3 Mile Bridge, 905 East Gregory St., Pensacola, FL. It is hosted by Fleet Feet Pensacola, Mobile and D'Iberville. The format is a self timed run and walk.
The course options include a run to the middle of the bridge peak and out and back routes that produce a 5k distance in some configurations. Distances offered at the event are listed below.
- 1 mile walk
- 2 mile walk
- 5k run
- 4 mile run to middle of bridge peak
Packet pickup is handled through Fleet Feet Pensacola at 236 W Garden St in downtown Pensacola and is available on dates before the event. Banana suits and event Santa suits are available during registration and in store at Fleet Feet; limited suits are also available on the event morning. A Banana Finisher Medal can be ordered at the finish area.
The event program includes banana themed activities and competitions. Notable items listed by the organizer are a Banana Toss Showdown with a team prize of free shoes for both teammates, a banana costume contest, decoration contest, banana balance sprint, and banana tug of war. Registration fees listed include a standard registration fee and a higher day of event registration fee. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.