The Santa 5K - East Meadow
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The Santa 5K
The Santa 5K is a community run hosted by the Long Island Road Runners Club on December 20, 2026 at Eisenhower Park, Parking Field 2 in East Meadow, NY. The event includes a 5K run/walk and a separate free kids fun run.
- 5K run/walk
- Kids Fun Run free
The course is described as flat and fast within Eisenhower Park and is USATF certified. Event amenities include an appearance by Santa for children, an awards ceremony, refreshments, water, and raffles including a 50-50 raffle. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers and to the top three male and female finishers in multiple age groups from 12 and under through 80 and over.
Registration fees apply and include processing fees. Membership in the Long Island Road Runners Club reduces the registration cost; membership options and suggested donation amounts are listed by the organizer. Active military may register free with presentation of military identification at registration.
Bibs are provided by event staff at the venue. Participants who register three weeks in advance receive personalized bibs; last-minute registrants receive a bib number by text shortly after registration. Registration fees are non-refundable and non-transferable. The organizer requires a waiver of liability and permission to use event photographs and recordings for promotional purposes. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
