Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 9:00AM EST
- Location Paw Paw, Michigan
- Price Free - $25.00
- Races 3 races
- Distances 1 Mile, 5km
Event summary
Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the 14th Annual Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run and 1-Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in the festive town of Paw Paw, Van Buren! This delightful event kicks off at 9:00 a.m. at Freshwater Community Church, inviting participants of all ages to join in the fun. As you don your festive 5-piece Santa suit—complete with a special Santa hat for kids under 12—you'll be part of a joyful procession filling the streets with Christmas spirit.
This community-focused event not only promotes fitness and fun but also supports important causes, with proceeds benefiting local and global Rotary initiatives, including a $100 donation to the WASH program for clean water and sanitation efforts. Enjoy an exciting pre-run party featuring live music, tasty treats, and face painting, ensuring a festive atmosphere for all. The event is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable, with each participant receiving a medal upon completion, celebrating everyone as a winner! Don’t miss out on this merry opportunity to kick off the holiday season—sign up for the Paw Paw Rotary Santa Run today!
This community-focused event not only promotes fitness and fun but also supports important causes, with proceeds benefiting local and global Rotary initiatives, including a $100 donation to the WASH program for clean water and sanitation efforts. Enjoy an exciting pre-run party featuring live music, tasty treats, and face painting, ensuring a festive atmosphere for all. The event is designed to be inclusive and enjoyable, with each participant receiving a medal upon completion, celebrating everyone as a winner! Don’t miss out on this merry opportunity to kick off the holiday season—sign up for the Paw Paw Rotary Santa Run today!
Organiser's Description
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT WITH EXERCISE & FUN!
The Paw Paw Area Rotary Club is hosting its 14th Annual 5K Santa Run and 1Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Freshwater Community Church. Proceeds from the Run will be used to further the Rotary Clubs efforts both locally & worldwide.
Each participant receives a 5-piece Santa suit that is worn during the Run/Walk (kids under 12 receive a Santa hat). A $100 donation will be made to Rotary International's WASH program on behalf of the men's and the women's 1st place runners. Rotary's WASH initiative works to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene programs worldwide to communities in need.
The Santa Run is a popular community event enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. Enjoy our pre-run party with live music, treats, and time to visit with friends. To add to the fun, we'll again have a face painter available. The race kicks off at 9 am when you will help fill the town with Christmas cheer as one of the hundreds of Santas running through downtown Paw Paw!
SCHEDULE
ONSITE REGISTRATION AND EVENT SIGN-IN 730 a.m.
5K RUN & WALK 9:00 a.m.
FUN WALK 9:05 a.m.
COST
$25 EARLY ONLINE REGISTRATION (until Wednesday, December, 10th, 2025)
$30 ONSITE REGISTRATION DAY OF EVENT (After December 10th, 2025 online registration will be closed, please register on site on the day of the event.)
UNDER 12FREE
EVERYONES A WINNER! The purpose of this event is to provide a fun and family-friendly community run that everyone can enjoy. Every Santa who participates is a winner whether they're just there for a fun-run, or working to beat a personal record. In addition to your Santa suit, a medal will be presented to each person who completes the Santa Run.
This event is NOT timed.
EVENT AND ONSITE REGISTRATION
Early arrival is encouraged! Event and onsite registration will be at Freshwater Community Church. Pick up your Santa suit and enjoy live holiday music. To add to the fun, face painting will again be provided. And don't forget to come back in to pick up a healthy snack after the race.
BAD WEATHER
The run will be canceled by 7:30 a.m. on race day if the weather is too severe. There will be no refunds.
OTHER INFORMATION
*Dogs are not allowed on the course.
*All walkers and participants with strollers will be required to wait until all runners have crossed the start line.
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT & SIGN UP FOR THE RUN TODAY!
The Paw Paw Area Rotary Club is hosting its 14th Annual 5K Santa Run and 1Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Freshwater Community Church. Proceeds from the Run will be used to further the Rotary Clubs efforts both locally & worldwide.
Each participant receives a 5-piece Santa suit that is worn during the Run/Walk (kids under 12 receive a Santa hat). A $100 donation will be made to Rotary International's WASH program on behalf of the men's and the women's 1st place runners. Rotary's WASH initiative works to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene programs worldwide to communities in need.
The Santa Run is a popular community event enjoyed by participants and spectators alike. Enjoy our pre-run party with live music, treats, and time to visit with friends. To add to the fun, we'll again have a face painter available. The race kicks off at 9 am when you will help fill the town with Christmas cheer as one of the hundreds of Santas running through downtown Paw Paw!
SCHEDULE
ONSITE REGISTRATION AND EVENT SIGN-IN 730 a.m.
5K RUN & WALK 9:00 a.m.
FUN WALK 9:05 a.m.
COST
$25 EARLY ONLINE REGISTRATION (until Wednesday, December, 10th, 2025)
$30 ONSITE REGISTRATION DAY OF EVENT (After December 10th, 2025 online registration will be closed, please register on site on the day of the event.)
UNDER 12FREE
EVERYONES A WINNER! The purpose of this event is to provide a fun and family-friendly community run that everyone can enjoy. Every Santa who participates is a winner whether they're just there for a fun-run, or working to beat a personal record. In addition to your Santa suit, a medal will be presented to each person who completes the Santa Run.
This event is NOT timed.
EVENT AND ONSITE REGISTRATION
Early arrival is encouraged! Event and onsite registration will be at Freshwater Community Church. Pick up your Santa suit and enjoy live holiday music. To add to the fun, face painting will again be provided. And don't forget to come back in to pick up a healthy snack after the race.
BAD WEATHER
The run will be canceled by 7:30 a.m. on race day if the weather is too severe. There will be no refunds.
OTHER INFORMATION
*Dogs are not allowed on the course.
*All walkers and participants with strollers will be required to wait until all runners have crossed the start line.
GET INTO THE HOLIDAY SPIRIT & SIGN UP FOR THE RUN TODAY!
Races
-
1M Santa Fun Walk
Incl. 5 Pc Santa Suit
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:05AM EST)
$25.00
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5K Santa Run/Walk
Incl. 5 Pc Santa Suit
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
$25.00
Paying participants will receive medals. Children 12 and under will only receive a medal and a Santa Suit if they are registered at the adult rate. -
Kids Under 12 - Participants Receive a Santa Hat
Sat 13th December 2025 (9:00AM EST)
Free
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