Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run (Fun Run Event)

🍌Bananas vs. Santa's Run/Walk/Social

Morning of registration will be $20. 6:30a - 7:30a

📅Event Details

Saturday, December 20, 2025

Location: South Market at 3-Mile Bridge, Pensacola, FL

🎭Suits

• Pickup: If you ordered a suit, they will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet the week of the event.
• Purchase: If you did not choose to order a suit via signup, you can purchase one at Fleet Feet.

🏃‍♂️About the Event

It’s the ultimate holiday showdown — Bananas vs. Santas!

• Format: This is an untimed 5k. Run 5k, walk a mile, just hang out and play or watch the games or eat.
• Funding: The $$ from registration is for hiring a road crossing guard to anyone hitting the bridge.
• Costume Pickup: The week leading up to the event, costumes will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet located 236 W Garden St. Downtown Pensacola.
• Encouraged Attire: Come dressed in your best banana gear or Santa costume for a fun run/walk/social that’s all about festive fun, friendly rivalry, and community spirit.

🎉Special Kickoff

Gallery Night Street Takeover!

Join us Friday night, December 19, at Pensacola Gallery Night for a special pre-run social gathering!

• Date: Gallery Night Details: Downtown Pensacola Nov. 19th (Free to anyone)
• Meet-up: Time: 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet
• Celebration: Food, drinks, music, and festive fun!
• Costume Alert: Need a Santa suit? Fleet Feet Pensacola will have Santa & Banana suits available for just $15.

🕖Run/Walk Schedule

• Check-in: 6:30 - 7:30 AM — Check-in & Festive Meet-up
• Start: 8:00 AM — Banana vs. Santa Fun Run/Walk Start
• Social: 9:00 AM — Post-Run Social (Food, Drinks, Photos!)

🏅Festive Games

• Banana Costume Contest: Best individual banana, best group banana, and most creative banana costume!
• Santa Costume Contest: Best Santa, best Santa family/group, and most hilarious Santa.
• Banana Toss: Fun tossing game with bananas.
• Candy Cane Toss: Seasonal tossing game with candy canes.

📋Important Notes

• This is a fun, social event — no timing chips or awards for speed.
• Dress up, show up, and have FUN!
• Friendly dogs and strollers welcome.
• Bring your holiday spirit!

🔔Stay Updated

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For more details and registration, visit the event page: Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run.