401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven FL
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Event Overview
- Organizer: Winter Haven Optimist Club
- Event: Santa's Run Fest - A Run for Our Kids
- Date: December 19, 2026
- Location: 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL
Race Options
- Distance: Choose from 15k, 10k, or 5k
- Kids: Sign the kids up for the Kid Dashes!
- Course: Out and back course on the Chain of Lakes Trail
- Terrain: Gentle rises suitable for all skill levels
Participant Benefits
- Shirt: Custom shirt (while supplies last)
- Bib: Custom bib for all runners
- Medal: Finisher medal awarded on race day
- Teams: Create and join teams to compete for Largest and Fastest Team trophies
Awards and Teams
- Team Categories: Family, Corporate, Social/Church/School
- Trophies: Largest Team by number of participants and Fastest Team based on the top 3 finishers (5k only)
Race Day Information
- Packet Pickup: December 18, 2026, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Chamber of Commerce
- Start Location: Next to the Chamber of Commerce on 4th Street NW & Ave B NW
- Race Day Schedule:
- 6:00 am - Race Packet Pickup and Registration
- 7:00 am - 15k Start
- 7:15 am - 10k Start
- 7:30 am - 5k Start
- Awards Schedule:
- 8:30 am - 5K Awards Ceremony
- 8:45 am - 10K Awards Ceremony
- 9:15 am - 15K Awards Ceremony
- 9:00-9:15 am - Kids Sprints
Registration
For more information and to register, visit the official site: Santa's Run Fest.
