Christmas Town Dash
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Christmas Town Dash
Christmas Town Dash takes place on December 6, 2026, at Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 1 Busch Gardens Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185, USA. Organizers describe the event as the premier holiday running event of the Virginia Peninsula; 2026 is its 17th year.
Registration packages include a long-sleeve technical running shirt and a custom finisher medal that doubles as a tree ornament. 8K runners receive one free Christmas Town 2026 ticket, and a discounted single-day Busch Gardens ticket is available for the Spring 2027 season.
Distances and event options:
- 8K - Christmas Town Dash (standard 8 kilometer run)
- 8K - Competitive Race Walker category
- Dasher 1/2 Mile - Youth 1/2 mile event
Base pricing details are provided for each event. The 8K entry is listed at $40 and increases to $45 after the first 300 registrants. The 8K Competitive Race Walker is listed at $40 with a later price increase noted. The Dasher 1/2 Mile is listed at $20 with a late-registration price increase noted. Online registration deadlines and price-increase dates are specified by organizers.
The event solicits donations to the U.S. Marines Toys for Tots program; current fundraising progress is shown as $245 raised of a $1,000 goal. Organizers offer online registration, donation, volunteer, sponsor, store, and FAQ options and provide a contact form for questions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
