Santa's Christmas Explosion Run

DEC
11-18
2026
Celebrate the holiday season at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park with evening runs led by Santa. Enjoy a festive course decorated with lights and receive custom pajama pants and a finishers medal.
11-18 Dec 2026
6 miles 3 miles

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Event Overview

Santa's Christmas Explosion Run takes place at Rutledge Wilson Farm Park in Springfield, Missouri. This evening event features multiple distances and is led by Santa. The course goes through a winter landscape featuring twinkling lights and various festive decorations. Participants can choose to participate in person or through virtual options for certain distances.

Distance Options

The event provides the following distance choices:

  • 10k (6.2 Miles)
  • 5k (3.1 Miles)
  • 1 Mile Run/Walk
  • Virtual 10k
  • Virtual 5k

Participant Amenities

Everyone who takes part in the event receives custom race pajama pants designed for cold weather. Upon completing their chosen distance, participants are awarded a custom finishers medal. The event also provides sweets to participants after they finish their run or walk.

Location and Registration

The physical races are held at the Rutledge Wilson Farm Park. Registration for the in-person 10k, 5k, and 1 mile events remains open until the end of July. Registration for the virtual categories remains open until the day after the event begins. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

6 mi
10k
3 mi
1 Mile Run/walk
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