Santa Run 1 mile and 5k

🏃‍♂️ Event Overview

• Date: 12/13/2025
• Location: Gravel Road Brewing, Middletown, OH
• Distance: 1 mile and 5k
• Website: Santa Run Official Page

🎅 Race Highlights

• Participants: Encouraged to dress as Santa.
• Amenities: Ice rink, restaurants, and shopping specials available downtown.
• Course: Starting at Gravel Road Brewing, it will loop through historic neighborhoods.
• Prizes: Award for the jolliest Santa and fastest runners in 5k.

🎄 Registration Details

• Fee: $25 until November 29th.
• Late Fee: Increases to $30 on November 30th.
• Included: Santa hat, keepsake Christmas ornament, and a "Hot Drink" ticket.
• Registration Deadline: November 29th for early bird pricing.

🍪 Refreshments and Activities

• Snacks: Milk and cookie aid station for participants.
• Water: Available at the turnaround for 1 milers.
• For Adults: Half off your first beer at Gravel Road Brewing.
• Toys For Tots: Collecting new, unwrapped toys or monetary donations.

🏆 Awards and Recognition

• Finisher Awards: Given to every participant.
• 5k Awards: 1st-3rd place for Male/Female categories.
• Special Prize: For the jolliest looking Santa.
• Award Ceremony: 10 am on race day.

🗓️ Event Schedule

• Pre-Race Packet Pickup: 8 am at the start line area.
• Race Start: 9 am.
• Award Ceremony: 10 am.
• Event Day: December 13th.

🙏 Acknowledgments

• Sponsors: Downtown Middletown Inc., Steve's Trophies, Affordable Paving, Barney Riesbeck State Farm.
• Community Engagement: Encouraging everyone to participate and enjoy the festivities.
• Extras: Shopping and ice skating opportunities available post-race.
• Join Us: Celebrate and run during Santa weekend in Downtown Middletown!

See you there!