Saturday, December 20 (Viera) &: Sunday, December 21 (Vero Beach) - 7:30 AM
Event Overview
Event Type: Run Run Santa 1 Mile is an all-Santa event taking place twice this holiday season.
Registration: Space is limited to 1500 Santas- so register early for the Viera race, the Vero Beach race, or both!
Course: Both events feature a fast, festive 1 mile course that is perfect for everyone- from elite runners to families looking to celebrate the holidays together.
Participants: Santa welcomes both runners and walkers!
Awards and Medals
Finisher Medal: Every FINISHER receives the special "Santa's Snowman" Medal.
Treats: Free post-race holiday treats and drinks!
Registration Deadline: Early registration ends on 12/19/25!
Weather Policy: Rain or shine event, no refunds issued.
Dates, Times &: Locations
Viera
Packet Pickup: Thursday, December 18 - 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935)
Packet Pickup: Friday, December 19 - 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935)
Race Day: Saturday, December 20 - 6:30 AM: Late Packet Pickup &: Registration Opens (Calvary Chapel - 2852 Fellowship Place, Viera, FL 32940)
Race Start: 7:30 AM: 1 Mile race starts!
Vero Beach
Packet Pickup: Friday, December 19 - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM at Runner's Depot (436 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Packet Pickup: Saturday, December 20 - 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM at Runner's Depot (436 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)
Race Day: Sunday, December 21 - 6:30 AM: Late Packet Pickup &: Registration Opens (Pocahontas Park - 2140 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32961)
Race Start: 7:30 AM: 1 Mile race starts!
Entry Fees
Viera
Refund Policy: SORRY NO REFUNDS. Pre-Registration is before 12/19/25.
Registration Fee: Individual Registration — $35
Member Discount: Space Coast Runners Member Registration — $29
Suit Discount: No Santa Suit (use prior year’s suit) — Deduct $4 from registration price
Vero Beach
Refund Policy: SORRY NO REFUNDS. Pre-Registration is before 12/20/25.
Registration Fee: Individual Registration — $35
Suit Discount: No Santa Suit (use prior year’s suit) — $31
Race Day Fee: All Registrations on Race Day — $40
Viera to Vero Santa Challenge
Challenge Registration: Register to run both races Viera (12/20) and Vero Beach (12/21).
Incentives: You’ll get 1 Santa suit plus the 2025 Run Run Santa finisher medal PLUS the sensational Silver Snowman medal if you complete the 2 races!
Challenge Fee: Viera to Vero Santa Challenge — $60 for 2 races.
Race Day Challenge: Race Day Challenge Registrations — $65.
Santa Suit Information
Suit Requirement: This is an all-Santa event. Santa Suit included with race entry. Must be worn the entire length of the race.
Sizing: There are no individual sizes for the Santa suit. Santa suits are big.
Youth Size: Women and men, if you are under 5' 4" and 130 pounds order a Youth size Santa suit.
Purchase Requirement: If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.
Awards
Overall Awards: TOP 3 Overall Male &: Female.
Masters Awards: Masters (40+) Male and Female.
Grand Masters Awards: Grand Masters (50+) Male and Female.
Senior Awards: Senior Grand Masters (60+) Male and Female.
Post Race Party &: Prizes
Treats: Post-race holiday treats to-go and photo opportunities!
Giveaways: We will be giving away tons of Christmas gift giveaways.
Benefits
Viera Event: The Viera event benefits Calvary Chapel's Youth Ministry.
Vero Beach Event: The Vero Beach event benefits the Buggy Bunch.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Join Us: Now accepting sponsors! Sponsoring this all-Santa race is a way for your business to give back and make a difference.
Contact: For sponsorship information, call Mike Acosta at (321) 655-6555 or email runrunsanta1mile@gmail.com.