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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
Event Details
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!
Participation Information
- All paces welcome: All paces are welcome, as well as strollers.
- Pets encouraged: 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!
- Distance options: We have added the "1-mile" walk/run/shuffle option as well.
- Registration: Registration is the same for both distance options.
Course Information
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
- Location: IN-STORE AT FLEET FEET FAYETTEVILLE
- Date and Time: Thursday, December 10th - 11 am-6 pm & Friday, December 11th - 10 am-6:45 pm
- Last-Minute Pick-Up: Last-minute packet pick-up on race day (11/12) will be near the Start, from 7 am to 8 am.
Registration Link
For more details and to register, visit the race page: Santa Shuffle 5k & 1 Mile.
Course map
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Live prices near the start line, Dec 11 – 13, 2026.
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