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.
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
41°
Typical Low
24°
Chance of Rain
41%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Bakersville, 17 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethlehem, CT
Elevation
838 ft
Nearest Airport
HVN
Tweed New Haven Airport · 31 mi
Major Hub
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 34 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- What is the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Santa Made Me Do It is a running race held in Bethlehem, Connecticut 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 Santa Made Me Do It?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Bethlehem, Connecticut at 18 Main St South, Bethlehem, CT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa Made Me Do It?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa Made Me Do It
Dec 5, 2026