Santa Scramble 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $18
From the Organizer
Santa Scramble 5K presented by Leigh Brown & Associates, One Community Real Estate
Very Fast Race. Set to run before the Christmas Parade thru Concord.
The Santa Scramble 5K is set for Saturday, November 21, 2026 in downtown Concord. The race will again be part of the Concord Christmas parade with an approximate start between 2:00 and 2:15 pm start (subject to change).
This is a destination race meaning you will start at one location and finish at another.
All registrations will be a discounted rate of $18 through 9/7/25. Price increase will begin on 9/8/2025, however Age Based Pricing will begin on 9/8/25 for ages 17 and under and 65 and older (age discount will be shown at checkout).
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
62°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
27%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Concord, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Concord, NC
Population
106,518
as of 2023
City Elevation
620 ft
Nearest Airport
CLT
Charlotte Douglas International Airport · 24 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.
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Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Santa Scramble 5K, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
157
Days to train
- Race
- Santa Scramble 5K
- Date
- November 21, 2026
Coming Up
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From Endurance Grid
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa Scramble 5K?
- Santa Scramble 5K is a running race held in Concord, North Carolina on November 21, 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 Scramble 5K?
- Saturday, November 21, 2026 in Concord, North Carolina at Concord High School - Race Day Packet Pickup location and race parking (shuttles leave here to the Start Line). Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa Scramble 5K?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa Scramble 5K
Nov 21, 2026