Rotary Santa Run 5K & 1 mile Family Fun Walk & Elf kids run

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Buffalo Trace Eykamp Boy Scout Center, Evansville IN

Saturday, December 6th, 2025

🎅 Event Overview

Evansville Rotary’s elves are busy preparing for the Santa Run on Saturday, 12/6/2025.

The 12th annual Evansville Rotary Santa Run!! Join us for the 9AM for the CANNON start from Buffalo Trace Council’s Eykamp Scout Center, 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville.

Note parking is in the near vicinity, but not available at the Eykamp Scout Center, so plan ahead. We’ll run (or walk) through the beautiful east-side Evansville residential neighborhoods, and you may just see friends and neighbors (and carolers), Evansville’s own The Boom Squad, and Evansville Mounted Police (or is that Central Park Rangers?) cheering you along. Stick around a bit after for award presentation while you enjoy Donut Bank donut balls, apples or bananas from Houchin Industries, and hot chocolate or coffee and other treats.

📅 Date and Location

Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9 am.
Location: Buffalo Trace Council, 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN.
Course: The 5K race will begin at the Buffalo Trace Council and travel west to Vann Ave.
1 Mile Walk: The course will lead you over the pedestrian bridge and back to the start.

👶 Santa Elf Kids Run

Beginning at 8:30am is the Santa Elf kids run from 50 meters to 150 meters for kids ages 1-9. All finishers of the kids run will receive a medal.

1-3 years old: 50 meters.
4-6 years old: 100 meters.
7-9 years old: 150 meters.

🏆 Awards

New this year, the Santa Elf kids run from 50 meters to 150 meters for kids ages 1-9. All finishers of the kids run will receive a medal.

5K Awards: Overall Fastest Male and Female will receive a trophy.
Age Groups: First place male and female winners in age groups of 1-9 through 80+ will receive a medal.
Most Spirited Award: 5 awards total will be awarded to individuals in various categories.

📍 Packet Pickup Location

Your Santa suit, race bib number and registration packets will be available to pick up on Friday, Dec.5 from 11am to 6pm in the lobby of the Buffalo Trace Council or on RACE Day, December 6 from 7am to 8:30am.

📝 Late & Final Registration

If you have not registered for the Rotary Santa Run and want to join the fun, you can register at the lobby of the Buffalo Trace Council on Friday, Dec. 5 from 11am to 6pm or on December 6 from 7am to 8:30am. Cost is $35 per participant.

🎠 Registration on Race Day!

Join us on Race Day, December 6 in the lobby of the Buffalo Trace Council from 7 am until the race starts. Cost is $35 per person.

☃️ Race Day Policies

The race must go on! There will be no cancellations for inclement weather. After all, Santa wouldn’t cancel Christmas for a little snow!

⏳ Timing

The race will be officially timed by “To the Finish.” Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com.

🚶‍♂️ Strollers and Pets

Strollers may be used in the 5K. Bicycles and strollers are allowed in the 1-mile walk. Dogs, cats, and other animals are NOT ALLOWED in any of the races.

🅿️ Parking

Parking will be available at marked lots on the Buffalo Trace Council property and the State Hospital property. Please obey parking signs and avoid parking on busy streets surrounding the Buffalo Trace Council.