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Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k

Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Inman, SC.

Date
December 19, 2026 (40 days to go)
Sport
Running

From the Organizer

Toy Drive Santa Fun Run/Walk 5K
   
5K Your entry fee is a toy for a kid 🎅🎁🎄
   
Sat, Dec 19 2026 9:00 AM start Leroy Mathis Park Inman, SC

This race registration fee is a donated toy!

About the Race

This race registration fee is a donated toy! Please bring one toy that is unwrapped but NEW per registered runner. If you are a family of 5, please bring 5 toys! Thank you!

As in years past, we will have Santa for pictures.

Race Day Details
DateSaturday, December 19, 2026
LocationLeroy Mathis Park
Address50 Bishop St, Inman, SC 29349
Packet Pickup8:00 AM to 8:50 AM at Leroy Mathis Park
The Events Santa Fun Run/Walk 5K  ·  9:00 AM Please bring a toy. This is a toy drive for those less fortunate; toys distributed by Upstate Family Resource Center. Race Morning Timeline
8:45 AMPre-race announcements and course briefing
9:00 AMSanta Fun Run/Walk 5k starts
9:55 AMAwards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)
10:15 AMCourse closes

Times are based on the start times above.

Things to Take Note Of
  • Online registration will remain open through the start of the race.
  • Race day registration will be available on your personal phones only.
  • Packet pickup will take place starting one hour prior to the event and will close at 8:50 AM at Leroy Mathis Park.
Race Shirts

There is an option to purchase a shirt from Carolina Headware, who is providing the age group awards. They are donating all profits to the Spartanburg County Foundation Emergency Management Fund (02296).

Course and Parking

Parking is available at Leroy Mathis Park (50 Bishop St, Inman, SC 29349). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

Start/Finish on Google Maps Course Map Race Awards
  • Top overall male and female
  • Top male and female in each age group
Age Group Categories 0-1213-1920-2930-3940-4950-5960-6970+ Toys for Families in Need

All toys donated will go to the Upstate Family Resource Center for distribution to needy families across our community.

Race Policies
  • Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.
  • No refunds: all registrations are final.
Let's Stay Connected If there are any questions, please call 864-595-5368. Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.

Events

Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k

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

53°

Typical Low

29°

Chance of Rain

35%

Based on US Climate Normals data from Chesnee 7 Wsw, 8 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:31 AMSunset 5:19 PMDaylight 9h 48m

About Inman, SC

City Elevation

906 ft

Nearest Airport

GSP

Greenville-Spartanburg International Airport · 14 mi

Major Hub

CLT

Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 64 mi

Time Zone

Eastern Time

From Endurance Grid

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Race Location

What Are You
Waiting For?

Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

40

Days to train

Race
Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k
Date
December 19, 2026

Get Ready for Race Day

Plan your training, log every workout, and track your progress all the way to race day in the Endurance Grid app.

The training calendar in the Endurance Grid app: the week plan and every day colored by sport
A Race Story in the Endurance Grid app: the finish photo and everyone who finished

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k?
Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k is a running race held in Inman, South Carolina on December 19, 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 Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k?
Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Inman, South Carolina at 50 Bishop St. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k

Dec 19, 2026

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