Run Santa Run 5K - Louisville

Event Overview

Join GCXC Racing, Santa, and hundreds of runners and walkers to fill the streets with holiday spirit for the fourth annual "Run Santa Run 5K & Reindeer Ramble" taking place at Louisville High School in Louisville, Ohio, just a short drive from Canton and surrounding areas. Participants are encouraged to dress "festive".

Date & Location

• Date: Sunday, December 13th, 2026
• Location: 1201 S. Nickleplate St., Louisville, OH
• Event URL: Run Santa Run 5K

5K Registration Details

• Included Items: fleece blanket, finisher medal, Santa hat, custom bib and swag bag.
• Optional Pre-order: long sleeves and fleece hoodies available during registration.

Reindeer Ramble Registration

• Inclusions: finisher medal, custom bib and reindeer.

Packet Pick-up & Schedule

• Early Pick-up: UnHitched Brewing Company, Saturday, December 12th from 2:30pm-4:00pm
• Race Day Registration: from 7:00am-8:00am inside the high school.
• Reindeer Ramble Start: 8:15am
• 5K Start: 8:30am

Course Information

The start/finish line for the 5K is located in front of Louisville High School and takes participants on an out-and-back course through residential streets and country roads. The Reindeer Ramble will take place in the front parking lot of Louisville High School.

Awards

• Overall Awards: Top three overall males and females in the 5K will receive UnHitched gift cards ($75, $50, $25).
• Age Group Awards: Top three males and females in the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Up.