Santa Will Run for Beer 5K-ish
Santa Will Run for Beer 5K-ish is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Bethlehem, PA, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 21 E Elizabeth, Bethlehem, PA
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
What is not to like about this 5K-ish….dress like Santa and beer….almost forgot about the running. All Santas start at a bar in the north side in Bethlehem (FLYING PIG), to warm up, have some drinks and enjoy company. At noon – Santas take off for a run around Bethlehem area bars where the first 24 to get to each location receive a free beer. To everyone else – drink specials! At 3 PM, all Santas will come back together at Molly’s Irish Grille and Sports Pub for live music and tons of fun.
Check-in from 11:00 AM – 11:45 AM @ Flying Pig
Run begins at 12 Noon – there will be an official “GO”
*****There is no course – you can visit bars in any order you choose…strategy is key*****
There are more ways to get free beer than being first — anyone who brings a toy to donate for Toys for Tots will receive a ticket for a free beer at the starting location.
$5 from each registration will also be donated to Toys for Tots.
Space is limited – register 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
46°
Typical Low
29°
Chance of Rain
36%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Allentown Intl Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Bethlehem, PA
City Elevation
352 ft
Nearest Airport
ABE
Lehigh Valley International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 54 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
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- Race
- Santa Will Run for Beer 5K-ish
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 21 E Elizabeth, Bethlehem, PA
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Santa Will Run for Beer 5K-ish
Dec 5, 2026