Connecticut · 5K
Santa Made Me Do It
Santa Made Me Do It is a 5K event held in Bethlehem, Connecticut. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 5,600 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Bethlehem, CT
- Field size
- ~5,600 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Bethlehem, Connecticut
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 5,600 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
About the Santa Made Me Do It
Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2 mile walk and 1/4-mile kids fun run on December 5, 2026 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by The First Mile and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival. Location and parking The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green. Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. Th…
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Santa Made Me Do It: common questions
- When is the Santa Made Me Do It?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Santa Made Me Do It held?
- In Bethlehem, Connecticut.
- What distances does the Santa Made Me Do It offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Santa Made Me Do It?
- About 5,600 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Yes — registration is open. $30 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Santa Made Me Do It start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
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