Santa Scramble
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Event overview
The Santa Scramble 5K takes place on Saturday, November 22, 2025, in downtown Concord, North Carolina. The event distance is 5K and is presented by Leigh Brown & Associates and One Community Real Estate. The race is part of the Concord Christmas parade and is a destination race, with a different start and finish location. The start line is on Church Street between Pinnacle Financial Partners and Wells Fargo near the intersection at Lake Concord Road (845 Church St. N). The finish is at J.W. McGee Park on the greenway at the first shelter (219 Corban Ave SE). Chip timing is provided by Agape Timing. Runners are asked not to wear Santa Claus suits.
Logistics, registration and awards
Registration pricing listed in the event information includes a base price of $25 and an early discounted rate of $17 through September 2, 2025; price increases after October 30, 2025 and age-based pricing begins September 3, 2025 for ages 17 and under and 65 and older. Guaranteed long-sleeve t-shirt deadline is November 1, 2025. Early packet pickup is at David W. Phillips Activity Center (946 Burrage Road NE) on the two evenings before the race. Race day registration and packet pickup are at the Concord High School Auxiliary Gym (481 Burrage Rd NE). Buses will shuttle participants from the Concord High School parking lot to the start line and will return runners from McGee Park to the school around the awards period. Awards include top three overall men and women, masters and grand masters winners, and age-group awards three deep across listed age brackets. Volunteer opportunities are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.