Rotary Santa Run 5K
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Event overview
The Rotary Santa Run takes place on December 6, 2025, in Evansville, Indiana at the Buffalo Trace Eykamp Boy Scout Center, 3501 E Lloyd Expressway. The event includes multiple distances and a kids run. Proceeds benefit projects such as the YMCA of Southwestern Indiana program "Let’s Read by Grade 3." Entry fees listed for the events are $30 for the 5K and 1 mile walk, and $5 for the Santa Elf kids run.
- 5K
- 1 mile
- 50–150 m (kids run)
Courses, awards and logistics
The 5K course starts and finishes at the back of the Boy Scout building, runs clockwise through east-side Evansville residential neighborhoods, and is described as relatively flat. The 1 mile route follows a trail to a pedestrian bridge, crosses Division Street and Vann Avenue, includes a U-turn near the US Army Reserve Center, and returns to the trail by the Boy Scout center. The kids run distances are age-based: 1-3 years 50 meters, 4-6 years 100 meters, 7-9 years 150 meters; all kids finishers receive a medal.
Overall fastest male and female in the 5K receive trophies. First-place male and female winners in listed age groups receive medals. A Most Spirited Award will be given across five categories. Packet pickup is available the day before and on race day at the Buffalo Trace Council lobby. Registered participants receive a five-piece Santa suit while supplies last. Some items and animals are not allowed in the races. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.