Bluffton Community Santa Run 5K and Kids Santa Chase
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Bluffton, South Carolina
- Price $16.90 - $43.40
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to embrace the holiday spirit at the Bluffton Community Santa Run 5K and Kids Santa Chase on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in the charming town of Bluffton, Beaufort! This festive event is a perfect blend of fitness, fun, and community spirit, where participants can join the 5K run or walk while supporting Bluffton Self Help and the families they serve. Don your most creative holiday attire—think ugly sweaters, elf ears, or even a full Santa suit—and you could win the coveted Best Dressed Award!
As participants race through a winter wonderland, complete with a snowy finish line, they'll also have the opportunity to give back by bringing new toys or non-perishable food items to support those in need. The event features a special Kids Santa Chase, a magical 200-meter dash where little ones can chase Santa himself while collecting candy canes and fun treats along the way. Each child will receive a commemorative Santa shirt to remember this joyful experience. Don’t miss out on the free hot chocolate and food trucks waiting to warm you up post-race! Mark your calendars for this delightful holiday tradition, where fitness meets festive cheer, and help spread joy in the community!
As participants race through a winter wonderland, complete with a snowy finish line, they'll also have the opportunity to give back by bringing new toys or non-perishable food items to support those in need. The event features a special Kids Santa Chase, a magical 200-meter dash where little ones can chase Santa himself while collecting candy canes and fun treats along the way. Each child will receive a commemorative Santa shirt to remember this joyful experience. Don’t miss out on the free hot chocolate and food trucks waiting to warm you up post-race! Mark your calendars for this delightful holiday tradition, where fitness meets festive cheer, and help spread joy in the community!
Organiser's Description
The spirit of Santa is alive, well, and ready to run in the Lowcountry! Join us for the Community Santa Run (or Walk) 5K and the jolly Santa Chase Kids Fun Run, all supporting Bluffton Self Help and the families they serve.
COME DRESSED FOR HOLIDAY FUN!
Break out your best holiday costumeugly sweaters, elf ears, reindeer antlers, full Santa suitsand you might take home the Best Dressed Award!
A SNOWY FINISH LINE
The forecast? SNOW at the finish! Get ready for a winter wonderland moment you wont forget.
GIVE BACK & SPREAD CHEEr
Participants are encouraged to bring a new toy or non-perishable food item for Bluffton Self Help to help support community members through the holidays.
WARM UP AFTER THE RUN
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate sponsored by the PRC Run Club, along with food and beverage trucks. Afterward, stroll over to the nearby Shrimp Boat Park and soak up the community spirit.
RACE SWAG & AWARD
All participates who register by December 14th will receive a Community Santa Run 5K commemorative long sleeve shirt.
Well present awards for:
Male & female age groups: 12 & under, 1319, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 7079, 80+
Top Dog Award (festive pups welcome)
Join us for a holiday tradition filled with fitness, fun, and festive giving!
KIDS SANTA CHASE 200 METERS OF PURE HOLIDAY FUN!
Get ready for giggles, sugar rushes, and Santa-sized excitement! Bring the little ones to Martin Family Park for the Kids Santa Chase, a festive 200-meter dash where holiday magic meets kid-powered speed.
Dress your kiddos in their most spirited holiday outfitsSanta hats, reindeer antlers, elf gear, sparkles the more festive, the better! Then watch as they chase Santa himself around the park while he tosses candy canes, treats, and fun stocking stuffers along the way.
BONUS HOLIDAY CHEER:
All participating kids will receive a commemorative Santa shirtthe perfect keepsake to remember the fun!
Its short, sweet, safe, and packed with holiday magicthe perfect way to kick off the season and create memories that twinkle.
Ready, set chase Santa!
PACKET PICK UP: Race packets will be available at Palmetto Running Company, 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton Friday 3-5PM or 12/20, race morning starting at 8:00am at Martin Family Park.
RACE STARTS: 9:00AM
ABOUT BLUFFTON SELF HELP
For more than 30 years, Bluffton Self Help has been providing basic needs and financial support to our community. And though our roots are in serving the generationally impoverished, our future is in supporting our families who are economically at-risk. With expanding services that include educational programming and leadership, we serve as advocates for those in need throughout our local community and beyond. With direct access to necessary resources, a deep understanding of our community needs, and significant relationships to create change, we provide those in need with a pathway toward self-sufficiency.
COME DRESSED FOR HOLIDAY FUN!
Break out your best holiday costumeugly sweaters, elf ears, reindeer antlers, full Santa suitsand you might take home the Best Dressed Award!
A SNOWY FINISH LINE
The forecast? SNOW at the finish! Get ready for a winter wonderland moment you wont forget.
GIVE BACK & SPREAD CHEEr
Participants are encouraged to bring a new toy or non-perishable food item for Bluffton Self Help to help support community members through the holidays.
WARM UP AFTER THE RUN
Enjoy FREE hot chocolate sponsored by the PRC Run Club, along with food and beverage trucks. Afterward, stroll over to the nearby Shrimp Boat Park and soak up the community spirit.
RACE SWAG & AWARD
All participates who register by December 14th will receive a Community Santa Run 5K commemorative long sleeve shirt.
Well present awards for:
Male & female age groups: 12 & under, 1319, 2029, 3039, 4049, 5059, 6069, 7079, 80+
Top Dog Award (festive pups welcome)
Join us for a holiday tradition filled with fitness, fun, and festive giving!
KIDS SANTA CHASE 200 METERS OF PURE HOLIDAY FUN!
Get ready for giggles, sugar rushes, and Santa-sized excitement! Bring the little ones to Martin Family Park for the Kids Santa Chase, a festive 200-meter dash where holiday magic meets kid-powered speed.
Dress your kiddos in their most spirited holiday outfitsSanta hats, reindeer antlers, elf gear, sparkles the more festive, the better! Then watch as they chase Santa himself around the park while he tosses candy canes, treats, and fun stocking stuffers along the way.
BONUS HOLIDAY CHEER:
All participating kids will receive a commemorative Santa shirtthe perfect keepsake to remember the fun!
Its short, sweet, safe, and packed with holiday magicthe perfect way to kick off the season and create memories that twinkle.
Ready, set chase Santa!
PACKET PICK UP: Race packets will be available at Palmetto Running Company, 25 Minetta Lane, Bluffton Friday 3-5PM or 12/20, race morning starting at 8:00am at Martin Family Park.
RACE STARTS: 9:00AM
ABOUT BLUFFTON SELF HELP
For more than 30 years, Bluffton Self Help has been providing basic needs and financial support to our community. And though our roots are in serving the generationally impoverished, our future is in supporting our families who are economically at-risk. With expanding services that include educational programming and leadership, we serve as advocates for those in need throughout our local community and beyond. With direct access to necessary resources, a deep understanding of our community needs, and significant relationships to create change, we provide those in need with a pathway toward self-sufficiency.
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