BASC Santa Claus Shuffle

DEC

5

2026

A festive downtown Manchester event featuring a 3 mile run, a 100 yard kids run, four on course food stops, Santa suits for the first 1,400 registrants, and post race refreshments.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Manchester, New Hampshire

Website Registration

3 miles

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BASC Santa Claus Shuffle, Manchester NH

The BASC Santa Claus Shuffle is a community running event held in downtown Manchester with a 3 mile out and back course that starts and finishes at Veteran's Park on Elm Street. The event includes a separate children's Lil' Elf Run, and both in person and virtual participation options are offered.

Distances

3 miles out and back course starting and finishing at Veteran's Park
100 yard Lil' Elf Run for ages 4 and younger, 5 to 6, and 7 to 8

The first 1,400 adult and youth registrants in both in person and virtual categories receive a Santa suit. The on course experience includes four nutrition stops with samples of chocolate, cookies, candy, and maple provided by UnTapped. Post race refreshments include water, bananas, and snacks. A beer ticket is included for participants age 21 and older and can be redeemed at Harpoon at Queen City Center.

Awards are presented to the top three overall men and women and to the top three male and female finishers in five year age groups, with categories from 12 and under through 80 and over. Free digital race photos and a finish line video are provided after the event. Virtual participants may submit results within the published virtual entry window to be included in event standings. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

3 mi

Basc Santa Shuffle Race

Lil’ Elf Run