Santa Made Me Do It

Event 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. For more details, visit here.

Location and Parking

• Start Location: 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.
• Restrictions: 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 Time: The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. A free kids' fun run is at 9:30 AM.
• Packet Pick-Up: Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
• Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers: Top three in various 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
• Special Offers: T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (Must be present to receive): Free Santa Made Me Do It 2025 Ornaments for the first 200 registered.