From the Organizer
Join us for year 2 of the Santa Shuffle 5K on December 13th at 9 AM! Get into the holiday spirit with this festive, family-friendly race. Everyone is encouraged to dress in their jolliest holiday attire and there will even be prizes for the best dressed! After the race, warm up with some delicious hot chocolate, and don’t miss your chance to try out the latest running shoes with Altra’s demo tent on-site. The Santa Shuffle is the perfect way to celebrate the season. Grab your friends and family, lace up your running shoes, and let's shuffle through Longmeadow with some festive cheer!
Details:
Date: 12/13/2025
5k start: 9am
Location: Fleet Feet Longmeadow
Timing will be Provided by FastTrackTiming
Packet Pickup:
Pickup Bib and Santa Suit on Thursday or Friday December 11th and 12th from 12pm to 6pm at Fleet Feet Longmeadow.
There is no Pickup on Race morning.
Course:
This 3.1 mile course will run though the festive Longmeadow neighborhoods. The small hills add up to 48 feet of elevation gain. This is a great course for the family.
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
42°
Typical Low
26°
Chance of Rain
37%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Hartford Bradley Intl Ap, 10 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Longmeadow, MA
Population
154,751
as of 2023
City Elevation
107 ft
Nearest Airport
BDL
Bradley International Airport · 13 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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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa Shuffle 5k?
- Santa Shuffle 5k is a running race held in Longmeadow, Massachusetts 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 Santa Shuffle 5k?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Longmeadow, Massachusetts at 680 Bliss Rd. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa Shuffle 5k?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa Shuffle 5k
Dec 12, 2026