Santa Run 5k - Middletown
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Santa Run 1 mile and 5k - Middletown
The Santa Run takes place on December 12, 2026 at Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown, OH. This is the sixth annual running of the event at its new home near downtown Middletown.
Distances
- 1 mile
- 3.1 miles (5k)
Registration opens August 26 and closes November 28. Early registration fee is $25 through November 28; youth under 16 pay $15. The price increases to $30 on November 29. November 28 is also the deadline to guarantee a Santa hat.
Participants receive a Santa hat, a keepsake Christmas ornament finisher medal, a sweet treat and a hot drink ticket from the coffee truck. The route is a double loop through the flat, scenic Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum.
Awards include finisher ornaments for all participants, 1st through 3rd place male and female awards in the 5k, and a prize for the jolliest Santa. Toys for Tots will collect new unwrapped toys and monetary donations for local children. Parking for participants is available across the street at Rosa Parks Elementary School; the crosswalk should be used when crossing the street. There are no refunds for this event. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
