New Jersey · 8K
The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k
The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k is a 8K event held in Clinton, New Jersey. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Clinton, NJ
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Clinton, New Jersey
- Distances
- 8K
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- santaconrun.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:00 AM EST
About the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k
Twas the Run Before Christmas and all round the town, the Santas were jogging...nowhere was a frown! Join us in this Clinton Holiday Tradition - the annual "Run Before Christmas - Santa Con 8k", brought to you by some of the "locals" behind the Main Street Half Marathon of Hunterdon and the Red Mill! Please note, holiday (Santa) gear requested.
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The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k: common questions
- When is the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k held?
- In Clinton, New Jersey.
- What distances does the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k offer?
- 8K.
- How do I register for the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k?
- Yes — registration is open. $45 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k start?
- 8:00 AM EST.
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