Binghamton Santa Run

Brought to you by St. John the Evangelist School. Started in 2011 as the first Santa Run in New York state, the run is a 5k through downtown Binghamton that brings together hundreds of runners to celebrate the holiday season.

Join us on Sunday, December 10, 2023 registration starts at 9:00am with the race starting at 11:00am. The "Binghamton Santa Run" is a 5K Run/Walk that is fun for the whole family. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition; Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Reindeer, Elves, Dreidel, Menorah, Ornaments, Tree, Candlestick. The ideas are endless and we even give prizes for the best costume!

The "Binghamton Santa Run" is fun for all ages and abilities. There'll be a 1/4 mile kids run for all of Santa's Little Helpers and future marathoners.  This starts at 10:00 a.m. No registration necessary!!!

So join us as a group! Bring the whole family! Either way, competitive runners to casual joggers as well as grandparents to kids alike will all enjoy an entertaining run through downtown Binghamton.

Entrant Registration Fees Received before November 27th receive a Long Sleeve Santa Run Shirt, Picture with Santa and Santa Hat !!

*****No shirts guaranteed after November 27th*****

Race Day Check-In:  9:00am-10:45am

Start line - Court Street in front of Boscov's @ 11:00am Court Street in front of Boscov's
  
Santa's Little Helper Race will start at 10am sharp...Cheer on the kids before you head out for the 5K!!
Court Street / Main Street on West Side of Court Street Bridge (run across bridge through the finish line)

Course Maps:    http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/289835361

        Start / Finish Location:    Court Street Bridge (in front of Boscov's)
        Start Elevation:               855ft
        Max Elevation:                909ft

Course Directions:
            -  West on Court Street over Court Street Bridge
            -  Left on Front Street
            -  Right on Riverside Drive
            -  Right on Beethoven Street
            -  Right on Main Street

Divisions:   Male and Female -   (6-10)  (11-14)  (15-19)  (20-29)  (30-39)  (40-49)  (50-59)  (60+)

Prizes Awarded to:   Overall M / F & Overall Masters M / F.  Top 3;  Age Division M / F - Top 2;  Best Costumes, Santa's & Groups

Parking:    Limited Parking is available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.  Parking is also available at Boscov's / Binghamton Municipal Parking Garage on Water Street as well as the Metro Center Parking Lot on Henry Street.

Refund Policy:  The event will take place rain, snow or shine and refunds will not be issued based on weather conditions.  All registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.