The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k
Clinton, NJ
Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton NJ
27–41°F · some rain risk
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On this date: rain 1 of the last 10 years
2025
29–54°F
rain
2024
31–42°F
dry
2023
29–40°F
dry
2022
25–36°F
dry
2021
26–45°F
dry
2020
11–31°F
dry
2019
14–27°F
dry
2018
23–42°F
dry
2017
37–52°F
dry
2016
23–30°F
dry
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About this race
Race Overview
Twas the Run Before Christmas and all round the town, the Santas were jogging...nowhere was a frown!
Event Details
- Date: 2026-12-19
- Location: Red Mill Museum Village, Clinton, NJ
- Race Link: Register here
- Tradition: Join us in this Clinton Holiday Tradition - the annual "Run Before Christmas - Santa Con 8k"
Participant Information
- Holiday Gear: Please note, holiday (Santa) gear requested.
- Organizers: Brought to you by some of the "locals" behind the Main Street Half Marathon of Hunterdon and the Red Mill!
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 18 – 20, 2026.
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