About the Fleet Feet Sarasota Santa Launch
This one starts and finishes at a running store in downtown Sarasota. The route winds through several spots in the downtown area, and almost everyone is dressed in a Santa suit or holiday costume. It moves at a casual pace and feels more like a parade than a race.
After the run, the group heads back to the Fleet Feet store for a post-event gathering. Packet pickup and suit options are handled through registration, so there is not much to sort out on the night itself.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/17/2026 17:00$10
3.1 Miles12/17/2026 17:00Free
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