Run Santa Run - Jacksonville
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Run Santa Run 5K
Run Santa Run 5K takes place in Klutho Park in Springfield on December 19, 2026. The event offers two distances:
- 5K two loop course with themed sections.
- One Mile partial loop through a decorated area.
The 5K uses a two loop 1.5 mile layout filled with Christmas lights, inflatables, and music. The course passes through named attractions including Hershey Kiss Kingdom, Rudolph’s Rainbow Alley, the North Pole, Snowman’s Paradise, Candy Cane Lane, and Winter Wonderland. The start area features large lighted icicles, flashing lasers, and continuous Christmas music. The finish is beneath a large Santa with bowlegs and a simulated snow blizzard. Hot chocolate and Christmas cookies are served after the event.
Race features include a Santa suit provided for participants, a Santa Sack race packet, and custom finisher medals for all finishers in both races. Awards are given to the top three men and women overall and to the top three finishers in each age group from 10 and under up to 80 and over. LED light necklaces and reindeer antlers with lights are available for purchase during registration for the listed prices of $7 and $10 respectively.
Packet pickup is available at multiple 1st Place Sports locations in the days before the event and at the race site on race day. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
