BAD SANTA TRAIL 5K
- Date Sun 20th December 2026
- Time 10:15AM EST
- Location Leonard, Michigan
- Price Free - $33.30
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to embrace the winter spirit at the Bad Santa Trail 5K on Sunday, December 20, 2026, in Leonard, Oakland! This festive event invites participants to run or walk through the scenic Addison Oaks County Park, featuring a delightful mix of dirt and blacktop trails, along with charming rolling hills. As it's Michigan in December, be prepared for varying trail conditions that could include snow, ice, or mud—making it an exciting challenge for all runners!
The race kicks off with registration at 9:00 AM, leading into the Kids Fun Run at 10:15 AM, followed by the main 5K race starting at 10:30 AM. Young participants aged 14 and under can join for just $25, while a free Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and younger offers a short distance of 1/4 to 1/2 mile. Finishers will be rewarded with awards, and everyone can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and the cozy ambiance of a fire pit post-race. With chip timing and age group awards for all categories, this event is inclusive and fun for everyone. Plus, park entry is free, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike! Don’t
The race kicks off with registration at 9:00 AM, leading into the Kids Fun Run at 10:15 AM, followed by the main 5K race starting at 10:30 AM. Young participants aged 14 and under can join for just $25, while a free Kids Fun Run for ages 10 and younger offers a short distance of 1/4 to 1/2 mile. Finishers will be rewarded with awards, and everyone can enjoy hot cocoa, cookies, and the cozy ambiance of a fire pit post-race. With chip timing and age group awards for all categories, this event is inclusive and fun for everyone. Plus, park entry is free, making it a perfect outing for families and friends alike! Don’t
Organiser's Description
RUN OR WALK AT ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK. COURSE IS A MIXTURE OF DIRT AND BLACKTOP TRAILS WITH ROLLING HILLS.
KEEP IN MIND THIS IS MICHIGAN.. .TRAIL CONDITIONS COULD BE SNOW COVERED, ICY, MUDDY. WEATHER CAN BE SNOWY, RAINY, COLD, FREEZING!
COURSE WILL NOT BE PLOWED OR SALTED AND THE RACE WILL GO ON THROUGH ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. FOR BEST TRACTION PLAN TO WEAR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES, HIKING SHOES OR ADD SOME YAK TRACKS TO YOUR SHOES.
5K PRICING FOR YOUTH (14 YEARS AND YOUNGER) - $25
NEW: FREE KIDS FUN RUN FOR YOUTH 10 YEARS AND YOUNGER. THE DISTANCE WILL BE 1/4-1/2 MILE IN LENGTH. FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
ENJOY HOT COCOA, COOKIES AND WARMING UP BY THE FIRE PIT AFTER THE RACE
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
9:00 REGISTRATION OPENS
10:15 KIDS FUN RUN
10:30 5K STARTS
RACE SWAG
*
FINISHER AWARD
*
CHIP TIMING
5K AWARDS
0 - 19 MALE/FEMALE
20-39 MALE/FEMALE
40-49 MALE/FEMALE
50-59 MALE/FEMALE
60-69 MALE/FEMALE
70+ MALE/FEMALE
PARK ENTRY IS FREE!!
KEEP IN MIND THIS IS MICHIGAN.. .TRAIL CONDITIONS COULD BE SNOW COVERED, ICY, MUDDY. WEATHER CAN BE SNOWY, RAINY, COLD, FREEZING!
COURSE WILL NOT BE PLOWED OR SALTED AND THE RACE WILL GO ON THROUGH ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. FOR BEST TRACTION PLAN TO WEAR TRAIL RUNNING SHOES, HIKING SHOES OR ADD SOME YAK TRACKS TO YOUR SHOES.
5K PRICING FOR YOUTH (14 YEARS AND YOUNGER) - $25
NEW: FREE KIDS FUN RUN FOR YOUTH 10 YEARS AND YOUNGER. THE DISTANCE WILL BE 1/4-1/2 MILE IN LENGTH. FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE AWARDS.
ENJOY HOT COCOA, COOKIES AND WARMING UP BY THE FIRE PIT AFTER THE RACE
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
9:00 REGISTRATION OPENS
10:15 KIDS FUN RUN
10:30 5K STARTS
RACE SWAG
*
FINISHER AWARD
*
CHIP TIMING
5K AWARDS
0 - 19 MALE/FEMALE
20-39 MALE/FEMALE
40-49 MALE/FEMALE
50-59 MALE/FEMALE
60-69 MALE/FEMALE
70+ MALE/FEMALE
PARK ENTRY IS FREE!!
Races
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Bad Santa 5k
Incl. $3.30 Fee
Sun 20th December 2026 (10:30AM EST)
$33.30
OPENS 15 SEPAddison Oaks County Park 1480 W Romeo Rd.(32 mile rd.) Leonard, MI 48367 Office # (248)693-2432 Packet Pick Up= RACE DAY ONLY, Start/finish area 7:45am to 9:20am Race Starts at 9:30am -
Kids Fun Run (Youth 0-10 Are Free)
Sun 20th December 2026 (10:15AM EST)
Free
OPENS 15 SEPThis is a kids fun run 1/4-1/2 mile in length. Parents can run with their child. All finishers will receive the same swag as the 5K.
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ADDISON OAKS COUNTY PARK, Leonard, 48367, MI, United States
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