🏃♂️ Race Overview
Double Bridge Run, Banana Run, and More!
See below for details:
📅 Training Program
- Duration: 8 week training program.
- Start Date: Starts December 13.
- Official Training Days:
- Thursday at 6:15 PM – Coached Group Meeting
- Saturday at 8:00 AM – Long run or walk
- Extras: Weekly strength training video provided by Dr. Anthony
🍌🎅 Bananas vs. Santas Dec. 20th Run/Walk/Social
Get ready for the most a-peel-ing holiday-themed showdown of the year! It’s Bananas vs. Santas, and you’re invited to run, walk, or strut your stuff in this festive celebration of fun and friendly competition.
- Date: December 20th
- Location: South Market at 3-mile Bridge in Pensacola (232 E Main St, Pensacola, FL 32502)
- Time: 8:15 AM
- Join our FB event: Facebook Group Event!
🎉 Gallery Night Gathering
Join for an unofficial gathering to take over the streets of Gallery Night, Bananas vs. Santas style!
- Date: December 19th
- Location: Fleet Feet Pensacola
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Description: We will take to the streets as a group! Gallery Night is a downtown Pensacola monthly festival with vendors, food, drink, and more.
🎭 Costume Contest and Fun
Dress as your jolliest Santa or go full banana split and represent Team Banana—costumes are highly encouraged, and yes, there will be a prize for best dressed!
- Location: 3-mile bridge in Pensacola!
- Paces: All paces welcome
- Fun Run: Not timed (However we will return by 40 minutes after start)
- Activities: Costume contest &: Games
🍌 Post-Run Fun
- What to Bring: Water, snacks, and anything you need for self-sustainability.
- Banana-Themed Fun:
- Banana Toss – Like egg toss, but slipperier!
- Banana Balance Challenge – 20-yard sprint while balancing a banana on your head.
- Costume Contest – Come dressed in your banana best or jolly Santa gear.
- Photo Ops – Snap pics with your squad, bananas, Santas, and festive fun!
- Bonus: Post-Run Social at South Market - Games, prizes, food &: drinks — come hang out and keep the holiday spirit going!
💰 Event Funding
Where Does the Money Go? Your contributions help cover city support, venue needs, props (yes, bananas!), and all the quirky, joyful things that make this event special.
🎊 Join Us
Whether you're ho-ho-ho-ing or slipping in yellow, join us for a fun, festive event full of laughs, cheer, and community vibes. Let us know you’re coming! Invite your friends, dress up, and get ready for the most a-peel-ing event of the season!
🗓️ Tuesdays at Fleet Feet
Join us every Tuesday at Fleet Feet 6:15 PM for a run/walk, raffles, and social. Rain or shine, every Tuesday.
🔗 Event Link
For more information, visit: Bananas vs. Santas Race