In 78 days · Sat, Dec 19, 2026
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When
Saturday, December 19th, 2026
Where
50 Bishop St, Inman SC
Distance
5K
Typical weather
35–52°F · low rain risk
See last 10 years
On this date: rain 2 of the last 10 years
2025
44–60°F
rain
2024
44–55°F
dry
2023
26–45°F
dry
2022
25–46°F
dry
2021
42–61°F
rain
2020
26–46°F
dry
2019
27–45°F
dry
2018
34–52°F
dry
2017
41–65°F
dry
2016
36–42°F
dry
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Gear up
Typical start here is 35°F — see the cold-start kit →
About this race
Race Registration
- Donation Requirement: THIS RACE REGISTRATION FEE IS A DONATED TOY! Please bring one toy that is unwrapped but NEW per registered runner. If you are a family of 5 please bring 5 toys! Thank you!
Event Details
- When: December 19th, 2026
- Packet Pickup: 8am - 8:50am
- Race Start Time: 9am
- Location: Leroy Mathis Park
- Address: 50 Bishop St, Inman, SC 29349
Awards
- Top Awards: Top Overall Male & Female
- Age Group Awards: Top Overall Age Groups (Male & Female)
- 0-12
- 13-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
- 40-49
- 50-59
- 60-69
- 70+
Important Notes
- Online Registration: Online Registration will remain open through the start of the race
- Race Day Registration: Race day registration will be available on your personal phones only
- Packet Pickup Times: Packet pickup will take place starting one hour prior to the event and will close at 8:50am at Leroy Mathis Park
- Shirt Purchase Option: THERE IS AN OPTION TO PURCHASE A SHIRT FROM CAROLINA HEADWEAR WHO'S PROVIDING THE AGE GROUP AWARDS - THEY ARE DONATING ALL PROFITS TO THE SPARTANBURG COUNTY FOUNDATION EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT FUND (02296)
Additional Information
- As in year's past, we will have Santa for pictures.
- All toys donated will go to the Upstate Family Resource Center for distribution to needy families across our Community.
- If there are any questions, please call 864-595-5368.
- Visit the Santa Fun Run/Walk 5K event page for more information.
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