Fort Wayne Great Santa Run
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM EST
- Location Fort Wayne, Indiana
- Price $43.40
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
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Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the 3rd Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run on Saturday, December 13, 2025! This festive 5k race takes place in the heart of downtown Fort Wayne, Indiana, starting and finishing at Promenade Park. Join hundreds of fellow Santas as you dash through the streets, spreading holiday cheer with every step. The fun kicks off at 8 AM, and participants will be decked out in festive Santa suits complete with hats, coats, and even beards!
As you run, enjoy the delightful atmosphere filled with holiday treats, including cookies and hot chocolate. Each participant will receive a race finisher's shirt, a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and plenty of festive spirit. Don’t forget, packet pickup is on December 12, 2025, at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne from noon to 7 PM, so you can be all set in your Santa gear for race day. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy. Sign up now and join the merriment—let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!
As you run, enjoy the delightful atmosphere filled with holiday treats, including cookies and hot chocolate. Each participant will receive a race finisher's shirt, a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and plenty of festive spirit. Don’t forget, packet pickup is on December 12, 2025, at Fleet Feet Fort Wayne from noon to 7 PM, so you can be all set in your Santa gear for race day. Plus, a portion of the proceeds will support the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy. Sign up now and join the merriment—let’s make this holiday season unforgettable!
Organiser's Description
The 3rd Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 13, 2025 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 13, 2025! 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 Shirt & medal /ornament.
Shirt size cutoff date is 11/23/25
IMPORTANT: PACKET PICKUP: DEC. 12, 2025, FLEET FEET FORT WAYNE SOUTHWEST 5661 COVENTRY LANE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 12:00 NOON - 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 13, 2025! 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 Shirt & medal /ornament.
Shirt size cutoff date is 11/23/25
IMPORTANT: PACKET PICKUP: DEC. 12, 2025, FLEET FEET FORT WAYNE SOUTHWEST 5661 COVENTRY LANE, FORT WAYNE, IN 46804 12:00 NOON - 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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
The Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 13, 2025 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 13, 2025! 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. $3.40 Fee & T-Shirt
Sat 13th December 2025 (8:00AM EST)
$43.40
The Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 13, 2025 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 13, 2025! 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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