BAD SANTA TRAIL 5K
- Date Sun 21st December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Leonard, Michigan
- Price $22.70 - $38.60
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for the BAD SANTA TRAIL 5K on Sunday, December 21, 2025, at the beautiful Addison Oaks County Park in Leonard, Oakland! This exciting event offers a unique opportunity to both run and walk on a captivating mix of dirt and blacktop trails, featuring rolling hills that showcase the scenic beauty of Michigan in winter. Participants can anticipate a range of trail conditions, from snow-covered paths to icy stretches, making it a true adventure for all.
With a 5K race for those aged 15 and older and a fun kids’ run for youth 10 years and younger, there’s something for everyone! The kids' fun run covers a distance of 1/4 to 1/2 mile, and all finishers will receive delightful swag just like the 5K participants. After the race, warm up with hot cocoa and cookies by the fire pit! Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with the kids' fun run starting at 9:00 AM and the 5K kicking off at 9:30 AM. Plus, park entry is now free! Embrace the winter spirit and join us for a day full of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
With a 5K race for those aged 15 and older and a fun kids’ run for youth 10 years and younger, there’s something for everyone! The kids' fun run covers a distance of 1/4 to 1/2 mile, and all finishers will receive delightful swag just like the 5K participants. After the race, warm up with hot cocoa and cookies by the fire pit! Registration opens at 7:30 AM, with the kids' fun run starting at 9:00 AM and the 5K kicking off at 9:30 AM. Plus, park entry is now free! Embrace the winter spirit and join us for a day full of fun, fitness, and festive cheer!
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 (15 YEARS AND YOUNGER) - $25
NEW: KIDS FUN RUN FOR YOUTH 10 YEARS AND YOUNGER. THE DISTANCE WILL BE 1/4-1/2 MILE IN LENGTH. FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE THE SAME SWAG AS THE 5K.
ENJOY HOT COCOA, COOKIES AND WARMING UP BY THE FIRE PIT AFTER THE RACE
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 REGISTRATION OPENS
9:00 KIDS FUN RUN
9:30 5K STARTS
RACE SWAG
*
FINISHER AWARD
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 NOW 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 (15 YEARS AND YOUNGER) - $25
NEW: KIDS FUN RUN FOR YOUTH 10 YEARS AND YOUNGER. THE DISTANCE WILL BE 1/4-1/2 MILE IN LENGTH. FINISHERS WILL RECEIVE THE SAME SWAG AS THE 5K.
ENJOY HOT COCOA, COOKIES AND WARMING UP BY THE FIRE PIT AFTER THE RACE
RACE DAY SCHEDULE
7:30 REGISTRATION OPENS
9:00 KIDS FUN RUN
9:30 5K STARTS
RACE SWAG
*
FINISHER AWARD
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 NOW FREE!!
Races
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Bad Santa 5k
Incl. $3.60 Fee
Sun 21st December 2025 (9:30AM EST)
$38.60
Addison 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
Incl. $2.70 Fee
Sun 21st December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$22.70
This 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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