Fort Wayne Great Santa Run

Race Overview

The 3rd Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 6, 2025, in downtown Fort Wayne. Registration is open, so start stretching those Santa muscles and get ready for the Jolliest 5k of the season.

Event Details

• Date: December 6, 2025
• Time: Race starts at 8 AM
• Location: 202 W Superior St, Fort Wayne, IN
• Website: Fort Wayne Great Santa Run

Course Information

Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5k downtown begins and ends at Promenade Park downtown Fort Wayne. Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santa's run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne!

Participant Benefits

• Finishers Shirt: Every participant will receive a race finishers shirt.
• Santa Suit: Includes Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat, and a white furry beard.
• Finisher Medal: Participants will receive a finisher medal/ornament.
• Holiday Treats: Enjoy cookies and hot chocolate post-race.

Important Dates

• Shirt Size Cutoff: 11/23/2025
• Packet Pickup: Dec. 5, 2025, at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne Southwest, 5661 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 from 2:00 PM - 7:00 PM. It is important to pick up your packets the day before the race so everyone can wear their Santa Suits for race day!
• 5K Route: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon!

Community Engagement

Please note: A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy.

Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW.