Sat, Dec 19, 2026

Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K

Crown Point, IN

Registration openAnnual since at least 2017

About the Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K

The course runs through the streets of Crown Point, with both a timed run and a shorter, untimed option for walkers and strollers. Proceeds go to local food pantries, which gives the morning a purpose beyond the race itself. Age group awards go out after, so competitive runners have something to race for.

The start and packet pickup are at a Methodist hall on Main Street, with pickup available the evening before or on race morning. Afterward, there is hot cocoa, Christmas treats, and pizza on site, along with a visit from Santa.

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Finish-Time Stats

Going by the 2025 results, this is a small, friendly field, and the spread of finish times is wide, so this is a mostly recreational race rather than one for club runners.

3.1 Miles · 2025 results

284finishers

17:26winner

33:39median

59:21cutoff

Top 3: Jake Metzger (17:26) · Gavin Hampton (17:55) · Alexandria Haage (18:02)

The Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K has been held every year since at least 2017. That is as far back as RunSignup's records for this race go, so it may well be older.

Where Would You Finish?

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Median

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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 Jul 27, 2026.

Distances & Start Times

3.1 Miles12/19/2026 08:00$30

Non-Timed 2K Run/Walk12/19/2026 08:00$25

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Common Questions About the Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K

Will I finish last at the Santa Run & Walk 5K/2K?

Almost certainly not. Half the 3.1 Miles field finished slower than 33:39, and the last recorded finisher came in around 59:21, 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 Run & Walk 5K/2K a good first 3.1 Miles?

A field of 284 is big enough that you will have company at your pace without feeling lost in a crowd. 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 Run & Walk 5K/2K?

The 3.1 Miles winner ran 17:26 while the median finisher took 33:39. That spread points to a broad, mostly recreational field rather than a race dominated by club runners.