Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Distance
- 1M Santa Fun Walk · 5K Santa Run/Walk · Kids Under 12 - Free Santa hat
From the Organizer
Get into the Holiday Spirit with Exercise & Fun!
The Paw Paw Area Rotary Club is hosting its 15th Annual 5K Santa Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, December 12, 2026 at Freshwater Community Church in Paw Paw. Proceeds from the Run will be used to support the Rotary Club’s efforts both locally & worldwide.
Each participant will receive a 5-piece Santa suit to wear during the Run/Walk (kids under 12 receive a free Santa hat). A $100 donation will be made to Rotary International's WASH program on behalf of the men's and the women's 1st place runners. Rotary's WASH initiative works to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene programs worldwide to communities in need.
The Santa Run is a popular community event enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. Enjoy our pre-run party with live music, treats, and time to visit with friends. To add to the fun, we'll again provide face painting before the run. The race kicks off at 9 am when you will help fill the town with Christmas cheer as one of over 100 Santas running through downtown Paw Paw!
Event Day Schedule:
Onsite registration and sign-in for the event: 7:30—8:30 AM
5K Run & Walk 9:00 AM
Fun Walk 9:05 AM
Cost:
$25 - Early online registration: Online registration runs thru 5 PM Wednesday, December 9th, 2026.
$30 - Onsite registration day of event: After 5 PM Wednesday, December 9th, 2026, online registration will be closed. Please register on site on the day of the event starting at 7:30 AM.
FREE - Children under 12 years of age. Children receive a free Santa Hat.
Everyone’s a winner! The purpose of this event is to provide a fun and family-friendly community run that everyone can enjoy. Every Santa who participates is a winner whether they're just there for a fun-run, or working to beat a personal record. In addition to receiving a Santa suit, a medal will be presented to each person who completes the Santa Run.
This event is NOT timed.
Event and Onsite Registration
Early arrival on the day of the event is encouraged! Event and onsite registration will be at Freshwater Community Church, 600 East Michigan Avenue in Paw Paw. Doors open at 7:30 AM. Pick up your Santa suit and enjoy live holiday music. To add to the fun, face painting will again be provided. And don't forget to come back in to pick up a healthy snack after the race.
Bad Weather
The run will be canceled by 7:30 a.m. on race day if the weather is too severe. There will be no refunds.
Other Information
*Dogs are not allowed on the course.
*All walkers and participants with strollers will be required to wait until all runners have crossed the start line.
Get into the holiday spirit & sign up for the run TODAY!
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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
38°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bloomingdale, 11 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Paw Paw, MI
Elevation
734 ft
Nearest Airport
AZO
Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 49 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run?
- Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run is a running race held in Paw Paw, Michigan on December 12, 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 Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Paw Paw, Michigan at 600 E. Michigan Avenue, Paw Paw, MI. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run?
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Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run
Dec 12, 2026