Santa Trot 5K - West Chester
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Santa Trot 5K : West Chester
Santa Trot 5K is the third annual holiday running event organized by C3 at Voice of America Park in West Chester, Ohio on December 12, 2026. The event is presented in partnership with the West Chester Township Holiday Market and combines timed competition, untimed fun running, and family activities.
Distances offered:
- 5K timed race - awards for top finishers.
- 5K untimed run/walk - non-competitive participation.
- Kids 1-mile timed run - professionally timed youth race.
- Little Elf Run - short, non-competitive dash for young children.
Registration includes a race T-shirt and a Santa suit for the first 100 registrants. Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Awards include top three in each age group and top three in the youth timed run. Event amenities noted in the program include Christmas music, encouraged holiday costumes, finisher medals, and an awards ceremony.
The West Chester Township Holiday Market at the VOA Lodge runs alongside the event and features local artisans, food vendors, seasonal entertainment, photos with Santa, and story time and crafts with MidPointe Library. Pre-race packet pickup is scheduled for December 11 at MidPointe Library, West Chester Township (9363 Centre Pointe Dr, West Chester, OH 45069). Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
