Pennsylvania · 5K
The Santa Shuffle 5k
The Santa Shuffle 5k is a 5K event held in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026. About 4,542 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- Field size
- ~4,542 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 4,542 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 9:00 AM EST
About the The Santa Shuffle 5k
Welcome to the 2026 Santa Shuffle! Join the jolliest 5K with hundreds of fellow Santas! Please note there is no Race Day Registration and we do expect to sell out. Participants will receive a full Santa suit or a Santa shirt. Back by popular demand, all Santa Shuffle finishers will receive an ornament to celebrate your achievement! The race starts at 9:00 a.m. at the carousel on city island. Race packet pickup will be: Fleet Feet Mechanicsburg: December 11 from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. Fleet Feet Harr…
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The Santa Shuffle 5k: common questions
- When is the The Santa Shuffle 5k?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the The Santa Shuffle 5k held?
- In Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
- What distances does the The Santa Shuffle 5k offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the The Santa Shuffle 5k?
- About 4,542 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 Shuffle 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 Shuffle 5k?
- Yes — registration is open. $41 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the The Santa Shuffle 5k start?
- 9:00 AM EST.
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