Santa Trot 5K - West Chester
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Santa Trot 5K - West Chester
The Santa Trot 5K is the third annual holiday running event presented by C3 at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio, on December 12, 2026. The event is held in partnership with the West Chester Township Holiday Market at the VOA Lodge and combines timed competition with family-focused fun and seasonal activities.
Event formats include both timed and untimed options, a professionally timed one-mile race for youth, and a noncompetitive Little Elf Run for very young participants. The event features finisher medals and an awards ceremony; awards are given to the top three in each age group and the top three in the youth timed run.
Distances:
- 5K timed race
- 5K untimed fun run/walk
- 1-mile timed youth run
- Little Elf Run, noncompetitive dash
Registration includes a race T-shirt and a Santa suit for the first 100 registrants. Registration fees vary by date: $35 through October 31, $40 through November 30, $45 through December 10, and $50 on race day. The timed youth 1-mile entry fee is $5 and the Little Elf Run is free. Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled for December 11 at MidPointe Library, West Chester, Ohio. Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
The Holiday Market at the VOA Lodge will offer local artisans, food, seasonal entertainment, photos with Santa, story time, and crafts with MidPointe Library. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
