The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k
The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k is a running race on December 19, 2026 in Clinton, NJ, with an entry fee of $45.
- Date
- December 19, 2026 (149 days to go)
- Price
- $45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Twas the Run Before Christmas and all round the town,
the Santas were jogging...nowhere was a frown!
Join us in this Clinton Holiday Tradition - the annual "Run Before Christmas - Santa Con 8k", brought to you by some of the "locals" behind the Main Street Half Marathon of Hunterdon and the Red Mill!
Please note, holiday (Santa) gear requested.
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
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Flemington 5 Nnw, 5 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Clinton, NJ
Population
2,784
as of 2023
City Elevation
203 ft
Nearest Airport
TTN
Trenton Mercer Airport · 26 mi
Major Hub
EWR
Newark Liberty International Airport · 39 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
149
Days to train
- Race
- The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k
- Date
- December 19, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
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Coming Up
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Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Clinton than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k
Dec 19, 2026