About the Santa Shuffle: Speed the Light 10K, 5K & Fun Run/Walk
The Santa Shuffle runs through Krum with staggered starts across several distance options, from a short fun run up to a longer road race. The course is chip-timed for the two longer distances, so results are accurate. The holiday costume element is taken seriously here: Santa suits, antler headbands, and ugly sweaters are the norm, not the exception. The race benefits Speed the Light, a global missions organization.
A prize goes to the most festively dressed participant, which gives the start line a genuinely chaotic, cheerful look. The staggered start keeps the early miles from feeling crowded, and the field tends to be a mix of people chasing a solid result and families treating it as a holiday outing.
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Distances & Start Times
6.2 Miles12/5/2026 07:00$45
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 07:10$35
1 Mile12/5/2026 07:20$30
1 Mile12/5/2026 07:20Free
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