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Saturday, December 12th, 2026
445 Treetop Drive, Fayetteville NC
5K
38–55°F · some rain risk
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2025
32–46°F
dry
2024
33–50°F
dry
2023
29–50°F
dry
2022
41–53°F
dry
2021
39–65°F
dry
2020
48–65°F
dry
2019
33–46°F
dry
2018
28–50°F
dry
2017
37–55°F
dry
2016
48–63°F
dry
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About this race
Join us on December 12th along the Cape Fear River Trail (paved trail) for a fun and festive morning! We want to flood the day with running Santas, walking Santas, Santa Paws, and little Santas! This is a non-competitive, non-timed event, meant to bring a little fun to the holiday season!
All paces are welcome, as well as strollers. Pets are welcome and encouraged! We don't have any Santa suits for the pups, but we would love to see them dressed up, too!
We have added the "1-mile" walk/run/shuffle option as well. Registration is the same for both distance options. We will have turnaround points marked for both the 1-mile route and the 5K route. You decide which distance you would like to complete!
PACKET/SANTA SUIT PICK UP:
IN-STORE AT FLEET FEET FAYETTEVILLE: Thursday, December 10th - 11 am-6 pm & Friday, December 11th - 10 am- 6:45 pm
Last-minute packet pick-up on race day (11/12) will be near the Start, from 7 am to 8 am.
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