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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
85 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher NC
5K
31–49°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
36–53°F
rain
2024
39–53°F
dry
2023
21–37°F
dry
2022
23–46°F
dry
2021
33–56°F
rain
2020
24–43°F
dry
2019
21–48°F
dry
2018
32–51°F
dry
2017
38–62°F
dry
2016
31–43°F
dry
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About this race
Event Overview
Join us on December 19th at Bill Moore Community Park (Fletch Park) for a fun and festive morning! We want to flood the day with running Santas, walking Santas, Santa Paws, and little Santas! This is a non-competitive, non-timed event, meant to bring a little fun to the holiday season!
Participation Details
- Paces Welcome: All paces are welcome, as well as strollers.
- Pets: Pets are welcome and encouraged! We don't have any Santa suits for the pups, but we would love to see them dressed up, too!
Packet/Santa Suit Pick Up
- In-Store Pick-Up: At Fleet Feet Asheville on Saturday 12/12 from 11am-5:30pm and Sunday 12/13 from 12pm-4:30pm.
- Race Day Pick-Up: Last-minute packet pick-up on race day (12/19) will be at the Pavilion, from 10am to 11am.
Location
85 Howard Gap Rd, Fletcher, NC
More Information
For additional details, visit the Santa Shuffle race page.
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 18 – 20, 2026.
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