Fort Wayne Great Santa Run
- Date Sat 12th December 2026
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $48.70
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the 4th Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 12, 2026! Taking place in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, this festive 5K race kicks off at 8 AM from Promenade Park. Participants will don their Santa suits, complete with red pants, a black belt, and a fluffy white beard, as they join hundreds of fellow Santas in a joyous celebration of the season.
This year’s event promises to be filled with festive fun and holiday treats, including cookies and hot chocolate for all runners. Each participant will receive a race finisher's shirt, a Santa suit, and a unique finisher medal/ornament to commemorate their run. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne on December 11, 2026, to ensure you're all set to run in style! Plus, a portion of the registration proceeds will support the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy. Join us for a jolly good time and make this holiday season unforgettable! Be sure to share your favorite moments on social media using #GreatSantaRunFW.
This year’s event promises to be filled with festive fun and holiday treats, including cookies and hot chocolate for all runners. Each participant will receive a race finisher's shirt, a Santa suit, and a unique finisher medal/ornament to commemorate their run. Don’t forget to pick up your race packet at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne on December 11, 2026, to ensure you're all set to run in style! Plus, a portion of the registration proceeds will support the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy. Join us for a jolly good time and make this holiday season unforgettable! Be sure to share your favorite moments on social media using #GreatSantaRunFW.
Organiser's Description
The 4th Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 12, 2026 in downtown Fort Wayne. Registration is open, so start stretching those Santa muscles and get ready for the Jolliest 5k of the season.
Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5k downtown begins and ends at Prominade Park downtown Fort Wayne and starts at 8am on December 12, 2026! Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santa's run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne!
Every participant will receive a race finishers shirt, a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and holiday treats - who doesn't like cookies & hot chocolate?
Santa Suit's include Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat and a white furry beard. Each participant will also receive a Finisher Shirt & medal /ornament.
Shirt size cutoff date is 12/5/26
IMPORTANT: PACKET PICKUP: DEC. 11, 2026, FLEET FEET FORT WAYNE SOUTHWEST 5661 COVENTRY LANE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 2:00PM - 7:00PM . IT IS IMPORTANT TO PICKUP YOUR PACKETS DAY BEFORE RACE SO EVERYONE CAN WEAR THEIR SANTA SUITS FOR RACE DAY!
Start/Finish: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon!
*Please Note: A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy
Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW
Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5k downtown begins and ends at Prominade Park downtown Fort Wayne and starts at 8am on December 12, 2026! Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santa's run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne!
Every participant will receive a race finishers shirt, a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and holiday treats - who doesn't like cookies & hot chocolate?
Santa Suit's include Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat and a white furry beard. Each participant will also receive a Finisher Shirt & medal /ornament.
Shirt size cutoff date is 12/5/26
IMPORTANT: PACKET PICKUP: DEC. 11, 2026, FLEET FEET FORT WAYNE SOUTHWEST 5661 COVENTRY LANE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 2:00PM - 7:00PM . IT IS IMPORTANT TO PICKUP YOUR PACKETS DAY BEFORE RACE SO EVERYONE CAN WEAR THEIR SANTA SUITS FOR RACE DAY!
Start/Finish: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon!
*Please Note: A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy
Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW
Races
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Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5K / Adult
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
The Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 12, 2026 in downtown Fort Wayne. Registration is open, so start stretching those Santa muscles and get ready for the jolliest 5k of the season. Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5k downtown begins and ends at Prominade Park downtown Fort Wayne and starts at 8am on December 12, 2026! Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santas run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne! Every participant will receive a race finishers shirt a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and holiday treats - who doesn't like cookies & hot chocolate? Santa Suit's include Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat and a white furry beard. Each participant will also recieve a Finisher medal /ornament *Please Note: A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy Start/Finish: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon! Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW -
Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5K / YOUTH ONLY
Incl. $3.70 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 12th December 2026 (8:00AM EST)
$48.70
The Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 12, 2026 in downtown Fort Wayne. Registration is open, so start stretching those Santa muscles and get ready for the jolliest 5k of the season. Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5k downtown begins and ends at Prominade Park downtown Fort Wayne and starts at 8am on December 12, 2026! Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santas run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne! Every participant will receive a race finishers shirt a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and holiday treats - who doesn't like cookies & hot chocolate? Santa Suit's include Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat and a white furry beard. Each participant will also recieve a Finisher medal /ornament *Please Note:A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy Start/Finish: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon! Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW
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