Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk
Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Charlottesville, VA, with an entry fee of $25.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (44 days to go)
- Price
- $25
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Be a Claus for a Cause!
Join The Arc of the Piedmont for the Santa Fun Run, a festive one-mile run/walk on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. All proceeds benefit The Arc of the Piedmont’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Charlottesville and the surrounding community.
Bring your family, meet up with friends, or get your coworkers together for a holiday tradition that gives back. The Santa Fun Run will also kick off Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s Grand Illumination festivities.
Event Details
Adults: $25
Children ages 3–12: $15
Children under 3: Free
Distance: Approximately one mile
Start and finish: Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall
Children’s pricing is applied at checkout.
Race Day Schedule
9:00 a.m. — Check-in, packet pickup, and day-of registration
9:45–9:55 a.m. — Pre-race warm-up
10:00 a.m. — Santa Fun Run kicks off!
Arrive early to pick up your packet, get ready for the run, and join us for the warm-up before we kick things off.
Every step makes a difference. Thank you for supporting The Arc of the Piedmont and the people and families we serve throughout our community!
Early Packet Pickup at Random Row Brewery
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Get a head start on the holiday fun by picking up your Santa Fun Run packet early at Random Row Brewery!
While you’re there, stay for dinner and drinks. Grab a pizza, order your favorite drink, and enjoy an evening out with friends while supporting The Arc of the Piedmont. Purchases during the event will benefit The Arc.
Not participating in the run? You can still stop by, enjoy some food and drinks, and support a great local cause.
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Typical Conditions
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
50°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Monticello, 2 mi from the venue.
About Charlottesville, VA
City Elevation
480 ft
Nearest Airport
CHO
Charlottesville Albemarle Airport · 7 mi
Major Hub
RIC
Richmond International Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk
Dec 5, 2026