Sat, Nov 28, 2026

Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice

Easton, MD

Registration openAnnual since at least 2021
5K

Entry is $40 now and rises to $45 after Nov 27, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.

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About the Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice

The course runs out from Idlewild Park onto a rails-to-trails path and turns back, so the terrain is smooth and the route is straightforward. Festive costumes and hats are encouraged, and the race is pet friendly, giving the morning a neighborhood-celebration feel rather than a strictly competitive one. There is a water stop at the turnaround point.

Packet pickup and on-site registration both open early on race morning at Idlewild Park, so you can handle everything the same day. There is a light refreshment spread at the finish. The race benefits Talbot Hospice and is part of the larger Festival of Trees event.

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Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice 2025 Results

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, with a competitive front end and a big recreational middle.

5K Results · 2025

96finishers
23:21winner
40:11median
1:02:26cutoff

Top 3: collin lomax (23:21) · Curt Hutchinson (23:33) · Johnathan Taylor (23:44)

The Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice has been held every year since at least 2021. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

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How we calculate these stats: RunSesh calculates these figures from the most recent published results of past editions, sourced from RunSignup. We show aggregates only: field size, winning and median times, and the cutoff. We never publish individual finisher tables. Last updated Nov 12, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles11/28/2026 09:00$40
5k Virtual11/28/2026 09:00$40

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Common Questions About the Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice

Will I finish last at the Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 40:11, and the last recorded finisher came in around 1:02:26, so there is a long tail of runners behind the middle of the pack. Most fields are far slower than people expect.

Is the Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice a good first 3.1 Miles?

It is a small race (96 finishers), which is friendlier and less intimidating than a big-city event, though the field thins out. There is no qualifying time, and the finish-time spread above shows how varied the field really is. If it is your first 3.1 Miles, that spread matters more than the winner's time.

How competitive is the Santa Fun Run 5k for Hospice?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 23:21 while the median finisher took 40:11. That spread points to a mixed field, with a competitive front and a big recreational middle.

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