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Tuesday, November 24th, 2026
603 W College Ave, Appleton WI
1 Mile
27–39°F · low rain risk
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On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
35–49°F
dry
2024
31–44°F
dry
2023
19–30°F
dry
2022
34–47°F
dry
2021
36–48°F
dry
2020
28–36°F
rain
2019
30–46°F
dry
2018
34–43°F
rain
2017
34–56°F
dry
2016
34–38°F
dry
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About this race
The Community First Credit Union Santa Scamper is a one-mile run/walk event preceding the Annual Downtown Appleton Christmas parade. This race will start at the corner of College Ave & State Street and finish at Jones Park. Participants will receive a commemorative beanie, finish line Appleton Dairy Queen Dilly Bar and coupon for a free regular burger from JDs Drive-In. This event supports St. Joseph Food Program and is part of the 4imprint Race Series. There is a clock at the end of this event, but it is not chip timed.
VIRTUAL SANTA SCAMPER
Can't make the in-person event but want the tradition to continue and all the swag? Virtual event participants can choose to have their packet shipping or pick-up at Run Away Shoes. Participants will receive the commemorative hat, a coupon to Appleton Dairy Queens, and a coupon for JDs Drive-In.
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