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 5, 2026 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 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 buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM.
• Shuttle Service: The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
• Drop-off: 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. There is a free kids' fun run 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 5K finishers. Top three in the 5K 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: $15
• T-Shirts: T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 29th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
• Free Ornaments: Free Santa Made Me Do It 2026 Ornaments for the first 200 registered.

For more information, visit the race page.