Sat, Dec 12, 2026
Newark, DE
Entry is $35 now and rises to $40 after Dec 11, 2026, so registering before then saves $5.
The Santa Cause 5K starts and finishes at Olan Thomas Park, with runners encouraged to show up in ugly sweaters. The course carries USATF certification. It doubles as a food drive, and bringing non-perishable pantry items to the start is part of the morning.
Bib pickup happens at the park on race morning before the start. Afterward, the post-race party moves to Klondike Kate's, which is close enough that the organizers suggest parking behind it when you arrive.
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