Santa Beach Run 5K
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Santa Beach Run/Walk at Fort Macon Park
The third annual Santa Beach Run/Walk takes place on December 5, 2026, in Atlantic Beach, North Carolina. The event is organized by the Carteret Partnership for Children and is set at Fort Macon Park, with the starting line at the park's first entrance. The course runs along the beach and is presented as a seasonal community fundraiser.
The program includes a main beach run/walk often described as a 5K, a Reindeer Fun Run that is a 50-yard walk/run free for children 12 years old and under, and a Student Run/Walk for ages 12 to 18. The main registration fee is listed as $25.00 and the student fee is listed as $10.00. An early bird special is noted for registrations completed before November 1.
Race packages include a Santa hat, beard, race T-shirt, and a medal. Awards are planned for the top male and female 5K finishers and for best costume, with trophies for those prizes. A waiver is requested for each child participating in the Reindeer Fun Run. Pets are permitted to participate on the course. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
