Sock It To Me Santa
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Sock It To Me Santa 5K
Sock It To Me Santa is a holiday 5K in Asheville, NC on December 12, 2026 that raises funds for the Asheville City Schools band programs. The event is a chip timed road race through downtown Asheville, with a course that winds through the South Slope and River Arts District and uses Asheville Middle School as the event location.
Distances
- 5K
- Kids Snowflake Chaser one loop on the track
Registration opens July 1. Pricing for the 5K is tiered: early bird pricing of $45 from July 1 to August 31, standard online pricing of $50 from September 1 to November 27, and last call pricing of $55 from November 28 to December 11. The Kids Snowflake Chaser fee is $5. Online registration closes on December 11 or when the event sells out. There is no race day registration.
Packet pickup is available the day before at Devils Foot Brewing’s The Mule. All 5K runners receive a long sleeved tech shirt, a custom race bib, chip timing, and a finisher medal. All kids in the Snowflake Chaser receive a finisher medal.
Race rules state that animals are not allowed on the course for safety; service animals may be permitted with prior approval and supporting documentation. Transfers to virtual entries or to another runner or distance are allowed up to five days before the event. There is a no refund and no deferral policy. In cases of inclement weather the race may be postponed to January 9, 2027 at the race director’s discretion; cancellation policies allow for virtual alternatives when feasible. Awards include top finishers in male, female, and nonbinary divisions, masters and grand masters, age group prizes, and costume recognitions. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
