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Saturday, December 19th, 2026
50 Bishop St, Inman SC
5K
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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Race-day forecast says layers
35°F at the start.
Gloves, ear warmers, throwaway layers, hand warmers — delivered before race day.
About this race
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!
As in years past, we will have Santa for pictures.
Times are based on the start times above.
- Online registration will remain open through the start of the race.
- Race day registration will be available on your personal phones only.
- Packet pickup will take place starting one hour prior to the event and will close at 8:50 AM at Leroy Mathis Park.
There is an option to purchase a shirt from Carolina Headware, who is providing the age group awards. They are donating all profits to the Spartanburg County Foundation Emergency Management Fund (02296).
Parking is available at Leroy Mathis Park (50 Bishop St, Inman, SC 29349). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.
- Top overall male and female
- Top male and female in each age group
All toys donated will go to the Upstate Family Resource Center for distribution to needy families across our community.
- Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
- No refunds: all registrations are final.
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