Santa Made Me Do It
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 18 Main St South, Bethlehem, CT
- Distance
- 5K Road Race · 2 Mile Walk · Kid's Fun Run
From the Organizer
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. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
Race Day Information
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary 5K finishers. Top three in the 5K in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Registration
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
Kids 12 and Under: $15
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 29th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
Free Santa Made Me Do It 2026 Ornaments for the first 200 registered.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Santa Made Me Do It is a running event held in Bethlehem, CT. Learn more about the different endurance sports here.
- When and where is the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Bethlehem, CT at 18 Main St South, Bethlehem, CT. Check the official event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Registration is handled through their official registration page. Confirm pricing, distances available, and sign up there.
Santa Made Me Do It
Dec 5, 2026