In 89 days · Sat, Dec 12, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 12th, 2026
Where
City Island, Harrisburg PA
Distance
5K
Typical weather
29–42°F · some rain risk
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2025
24–34°F
dry
2024
23–34°F
dry
2023
26–45°F
dry
2022
31–40°F
dry
2021
36–45°F
dry
2020
37–56°F
dry
2019
24–35°F
dry
2018
27–40°F
dry
2017
20–45°F
dry
2016
32–45°F
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About this race
Welcome to the Santa Shuffle 5K
Join the jolliest 5K with hundreds of fellow Santas!
Important Registration Information
- Registration: Please note there is no Race Day Registration and we do expect to sell out.
Participant Perks
- Costume: Participants will receive a full Santa suit or a Santa shirt.
- Awards: Back by popular demand, all Santa Shuffle finishers will receive an ornament to celebrate your achievement!
Race Details
- Start Time: The race starts at 9:00 a.m. at the carousel on City Island.
- Packet Pickup:
- Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg: December 11 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Fleet Feet Harrisburg: December 12 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.
- Race Morning Pickup: Packets will also be available on race morning from 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. but we do not recommend this unless absolutely necessary.
Course Information
- Course Map: Click Here to View a Course Map
Race Sponsors
- Sponsored by: Fleet Feet Harrisburg & Mechanicsburg
Date and Location
- Date: December 12, 2026
- Location: City Island, Harrisburg, PA
- Registration Link: Register Here
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 11 – 13, 2026.
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