Santa Made Me Do It

🎅 Race Overview

Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2 mile walk and 1/4-mile kids fun run on December 6, 2025 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by The First Mile and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival.

📍 Location and Parking

• Start Point: The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
• Parking: Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT.
• Shuttle Service: Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM and will run continuously throughout the day.
• Traffic Notice: There will NOT be parking available at the Green, and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.

🏃 Race Day Information

• Start Times: The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM, and there is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
• Packet Pickup: Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration start at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
• Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers, and top three in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+.

📝 Registration

• Pre-Registration: $30
• Race Day Registration: $35
• Kids 12 and Under: $10
• T-Shirt Deadline: T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (Must be present to receive).
• Free Ornament: Free Santa Made Me Do It 2025 Ornaments for the first 200 registered.

For more information and to register, visit the race website.