About the Santa Will Run for Beer 5K-ish
Everyone dresses as Santa and starts at a bar called Flying Pig on Bethlehem's north side. There is no set course; runners pick their own route between participating bars, with the first arrivals at each stop earning a free beer and everyone else getting drink specials. Bringing a toy donation for Toys for Tots gets you a free beer at the start.
Check-in happens at Flying Pig before the official start signal goes out midday. The whole group reconvenes later at an Irish pub called Molly's for live music and an after party that runs into the afternoon.
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Distances & Start Times
3.1 Miles12/5/2026 12:00$35
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