Santa Run 8K
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Event overview
The Santa Run 8K/5K & Snowman Dash takes place on December 20, 2025 in Uptown Charlotte, with the event location listed as 324 S. Mint St, Charlotte, NC 28202. The in-person race program includes these distances:
- 8K (participants may choose a character: Santa, Elf, Reindeer, or Snowman)
- 5K
- Snowman Dash (1 mile)
- Virtual 8K or 5K
Participants who register before December 1 are guaranteed a choice of character shirt; registrations after that date will receive a Santa shirt while inventory lasts. Finisher medals are guaranteed for the 8K and 5K only. Snowman Dash participants do not receive medals.
Participant information
Packet pick up is available the day before the race at Run For Your Life - Midtown and on race day at 324 S. Mint St; participants may pick up packets for friends or family. Virtual runners will have a shirt and bib mailed on race weekend and can submit a time on the results page. The 8K is chip timed with disposable timing tags; Snowman Dash times are visible at the finish clock.
Divisions include Overall, Masters, and multiple age groups from 12 and under through 70 and over. Registration fees are non-refundable and registrations are non-transferable. A medical tent will be located at the finish line. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.