Delaware · 5K
The Santa Cause 5K
The Santa Cause 5K is a 5K event held in Newark, Delaware. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 800 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Newark, DE
- Field size
- ~800 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Newark, Delaware
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 800 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
- Official website
- fusionracetiming.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
About the The Santa Cause 5K
Join us on December 12th for The Santa Cause 5K. Put on your favorite ugly sweater and log some miles for charity! Join us afterwards for a Post Race Party at Klondike Kate's!
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The Santa Cause 5K: common questions
- When is the The Santa Cause 5K?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the The Santa Cause 5K held?
- In Newark, Delaware.
- What distances does the The Santa Cause 5K offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the The Santa Cause 5K?
- About 800 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 The Santa Cause 5K?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the The Santa Cause 5K?
- Yes — registration is open. $35 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Santa Cause 5K start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
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