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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven FL
15K · 10K · 5K
57–73°F · low rain risk
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2025
62–80°F
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2024
62–77°F
dry
2023
47–59°F
dry
2022
48–69°F
dry
2021
68–82°F
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2020
49–69°F
dry
2019
49–69°F
dry
2018
49–74°F
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2017
63–79°F
dry
2016
71–82°F
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About this race
Event Information
Winter Haven Optimist Club proudly presents the Santa's Run Fest - A Run for Our Kids. Choose a 15k, 10k or 5k and sign the kids up for the Kid Dashes!
Location
- City: Winter Haven
- Venue: 401 Avenue B NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
- Date: December 19, 2026
- More Information: Santa's Run Fest
Course Details
- Terrain: Beautiful city with fantastic running terrain.
- Course Type: Out and back on the Chain of Lakes Trail (to Lake Alfred for the 15K).
- Difficulty: Gentle rises to challenge advanced competitors but manageable for average runners.
- Unique Views: Enjoy breathtaking sunrises and sunsets over the water.
Runner Benefits
- Custom Shirt: Available while supplies last.
- Custom Bib: All participants will receive a custom bib.
- Finisher Medal: Awarded to all finishers on race day!
- Team Competitions: Compete for Largest Team and Fastest Team trophies in the 5K.
Team Categories
- Family Team: Open to family groups.
- Corporate Team: Designed for company teams.
- Social/Church/School Team: For community-focused groups.
- Trophies: Two trophies per category for Largest Team and Fastest Team (top 3 finishers).
Race Day Schedule
- Early Packet Pickup: December 18, 2026, 4:00-7:00 pm at The Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce Building.
- Race Day Registration: December 19, 2026, starting at 6:00 am.
- 15k Start: 7:00 am.
- 10k Start: 7:15 am.
- 5k Start: 7:30 am.
- Awards: Start at 8:30 am for 5K, 8:45 am for 10K, and 9:15 am for 15K.
- Kids' Sprints: Approx. start between 9:00-9:15 am.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 18 – 20, 2026.
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