2025 Binghamton Santa Run

🎉 Run, Jingle, & Cheer! Join the 2025 Binghamton Santa Run

Join us for Binghamton's most joyful 5k, brought to you by local Toyota Dealerships Empire, Gault, and Williams! Kick off the holiday season with the Binghamton Santa Run, a festive 5K run/walk that’s fun for the whole family! Join us on Sunday, December 14th, 2025 in downtown Binghamton and support St. John the Evangelist School while creating lasting memories with a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer!

🎄 Celebrate the Holidays in Festive Santa Style!

• Costume Contest: Dress up in your favorite holiday costume and compete for prizes!
• Kids' Run: There’s a 1/4 mile kids’ run for Santa’s Little Helpers starting at 10:00 AM (no registration required).
• Post-Race Celebration: Enjoy a celebration filled with holiday treats and mingle with fellow runners!
• Registration: Open now! Secure your spot and snag early bird pricing (includes shirt, hat, and photo) by November 26th. Registration is online only. No paper or cash accepted!

📅 Race Details

• Date: Sunday, December 14, 2025
• Race Start Time: 11:00 AM
• Check-In: Between 9:00am-10:45am inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
• Packet Pickup: Available Saturday, December 13th at Confluence Running in Johnson City, NY

Race start line: Court Street in front of Boscov's Department Store

Santa's Little Helper Kids Race: Starts at 10:00am sharp at Court Street at the intersection of Court and Front (kids will run across bridge TOWARDS Boscovs through the finish line)

Course Map: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/289835361

🏁 Course Information

• Start / Finish Location: Court Street Bridge (in front of Boscov's)
• Start Elevation: 855ft
• Max Elevation: 909ft

Course Directions:

• West on Court Street over Court Street Bridge
• Left on Front Street
• Right on Riverside Drive
• Right on Beethoven Street
• Right on Main Street

🏆 Prizes Awarded To:

• Competitive Santa Divisions:
  • “Overall” Race Division (M/F) (6)
  • 1st place - $60 Gift card
  • 2nd Place - $50 Gift card
  • 3rd Place - $40 Gift card
• Masters Division (40+): (M/F) (6)
  • 1st Place - $30 Gift card
  • 2nd Place - $25 Gift card
  • 3rd Place - $20 Gift card
• Age Group Division: (M/F) (32)
  • (6-10) (11-14) (15-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70+)
  • 1st Place - $20 Gift card
  • 2nd Place - $10 Gift card
• Fun Santa Divisions:
  • Additions to this division are limited only by the imagination of the runners! Our prize Elves are always on the lookout for spirited runners. Past awards have included Best Dressed Santa, Best Dressed Group, Christmas cutie (girl and boy), Mrs. Claus, Christmas PJs, Christmas couple, etc!

🚗 Parking Information

Parking: Limited Parking is available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel (lots both next to hotel and on opposite side of street from hotel). Parking a short walk away is also available at the State St Garage at 142 State St or Hawley Garage at 119 Washington St.

💰 Refund Policy

The event will take place rain, snow, or shine and refunds will not be issued based on weather conditions. All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.