Christmas in the Park
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 5K Run · 5k Walk · 1 mile Reindeer Romp
From the Organizer
The 2026 Christmas in the Park, sponsored by Chick-fil-A, will be held on December 5, 2026 at Deming Park. This race benefits Clothe a Child with 50% of the proceeds going to the organization. This race includes a 5K run/walk option for adults and youth, and a 1-mile Reindeer Romp for youth. The Reindeer Romp will start at 9:40 a.m. with the 5K starting after that. The deadline to register and receive a t-shirt is Sunday, November 29th at 11:59P. Packet pick up will take place the morning of the race at the Torner Center inside Deming Park.
Race Day Awards:
Awards will be given; including overall awards, age group awards, and walker awards. Awards are based on 5-year age groups. And please remember: IF YOU ARE SIGNED UP AS A WALKER, PLEASE DO NOT RUN! We have competitive walkers who work hard and it wouldn’t be fair for a someone to run part of the race and beat out a competitive walker who walked the complete event.
Events
Weather
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
48°
Typical Low
28°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Terre Haute Indiana State, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Terre Haute, IN
Population
58,491
as of 2023
Nearest Airport
IND
Indianapolis International Airport · 61 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
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180
Days to train
- Race
- Christmas in the Park
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Christmas in the Park?
- Christmas in the Park is a running race held in Terre Haute, Indiana on December 5, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Christmas in the Park?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Terre Haute, Indiana at 500 S Fruitridge Ave, Terre Haute, IN. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Christmas in the Park?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Christmas in the Park
Dec 5, 2026