Santa Run 5k - Middletown
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Santa Run 1 mile and 5k - Middletown
The event takes place on December 12, 2026 at Woodside Cemetery and Arboretum, 1401 Woodside Blvd, Middletown, OH 45044. Two race distances are offered:
- 1 mile
- 5k (3.1 miles)
The course is a double loop through the flat Arboretum and Woodside Cemetery. Every participant will receive a Santa hat, a unique keepsake Christmas ornament, a sweet treat, and a hot drink ticket from the coffee truck.
Registration opens August 26, 2026 and closes November 28, 2026. The listed registration fee is $25, and the fee for participants under 16 is $15. November 28 is also the deadline for the Santa hat and early pricing. There are no refunds for this event.
Additional event details include pre-race packet pickup at the start line area and an award ceremony after the races. Participant parking is located across the street at Rosa Parks Elementary School; participants are asked to use the crosswalk when crossing the street. Awards include finisher awards for everyone, 1st to 3rd place male and female awards in the 5k, and a Jolliest Santa prize.
Toys For Tots will be present to collect new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
