Santa's Spirit Sprint 5k & 1 Mile Run or Walk

🎅 Race Overview

The Santa Sprint is a racing event that raises money for needy children during Christmas. All money, donations, and gift cards collected are used to purchase gifts, clothes, toys, and much more off of the kids' Christmas Wish Lists. A boy and a girl from the Elementary-, Middle-, and High School levels plus any siblings and any special requests. On average, we fill the Wish Lists of 15-24 less-fortunate children in the area. Your participation and generosity helps us do this.

🏃 Event Details

• Date: 2025-12-06
• Location: 440 Watt Avenue, Barnesville, OH
• Events: 5k event and 1-Mile walk/run
• Register for both: SAVE $10.00!!!

🎁 Participant Perks

ALL participants receive a baggie of treats, a ceramic-fired Christmas ornament and jingle bells for their shoes as well as the option to purchase a race shirt. Participants are encouraged to dress up in the holiday spirit and to stick around for the parade immediately after the awards.

🏆 Awards

• 5k Winners: Eligible to win one of over 100 beautifully hand-crafted Christmas trophies in the Run, Walk, or Handcycle/Chair Divisions.
• 1-Mile Winners: Eligible to win one of our 20 ceramic-pottery trophies or age group pottery medallions.
• Finishing Medal: All Milers will earn a finishing medal.
• Door Prizes: All participants are eligible for one of the 50+ Door Prizes!

🍕 Refreshments

We offer some refreshments including hot dogs, Domino's pizza, Donley's Delicious Delights homemade cookies, and hot cocoa!

🎉 Post-Event Festivities

Participants are invited to walk up town (about 1/4 mile away) visit all of the little shops and watch the Christmas Parade!

🔗 Registration Link

For more information and to register, visit the official race page.