Santa's Midnight Dash
- Date
- July 25, 2026
- Distance
- 5K
- Price
- $35
From the Organizer
Experience the magic of the holiday season in July! Join us for the Santa's Midnight Dash presented by E-town Custom Christmas Lighting, a festive night run that illuminates running area with Christmas magic. Whether you’re a competitive runner or a family wanting to light up the night in your best holiday gear, this event is for you. Enjoy a glowing course, holiday music, and the unique thrill of racing under the stars. Christmas lights and music doesn't have to only be in December —dash into the holiday spirit at midnight on July 25TH!
Santa’s Midnight Dash will take place at Severns Valley Baptist Church, 1100 Ring Road in Elizabethtown. The race will start and finish on the church property, with participants completing three laps of a festive course filled with bright Christmas lights, holiday decorations, and special Christmas-themed surprises along the way.
And yes… Santa will be joining us for the evening!
Registration Pricing:
Early Bird Registration: $30 through June 1, 2026
Regular Registration: $35 through race night
All registered participants will receive a special race t-shirt to remember the night and a one-of-a-kind finisher medal after crossing the finish line.
Packet Pickup:
Packet pickup will begin at 10:00 PM on race night at Severns Valley Baptist Church.
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
86°
Typical Low
66°
Chance of Rain
28%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Elizabethtown Wp Cs.
Host City
About Elizabethtown, KY
Population
31,870
as of 2023
City Elevation
691 ft
Nearest Airport
SDF
Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport · 34 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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Days to train
- Race
- Santa's Midnight Dash
- Date
- July 25, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa's Midnight Dash?
- Santa's Midnight Dash is a running race held in Elizabethtown, Kentucky on July 25, 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's Midnight Dash?
- Saturday, July 25, 2026 in Elizabethtown, Kentucky at Severns Valley Baptist Church. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa's Midnight Dash?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa's Midnight Dash
Jul 25, 2026