Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run (Fun Run Event)
- Date Sat 20th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Pensacola, Florida
- Price $6.30
- Races 1 race
Event summary
Get ready for a whimsical holiday extravaganza at Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run! Join us on Saturday, December 20, 2025, at South Market at the 3-Mile Bridge in Pensacola, Escambia for a delightful day of festive fun. This untimed event features a 5k run, a mile walk, and a chance to simply hang out and enjoy the holiday spirit with friends and family. Whether you choose to sprint, jog, or stroll, everyone is welcome to participate in this joyous celebration of community and camaraderie.
Don your best banana gear or Santa costume and embrace the friendly rivalry that makes this event so special! The day starts with check-in at 7:30 AM, followed by the Banana vs. Santa Fun Run/Walk at 8:00 AM, and wraps up with a post-run social at 9:00 AM, complete with food, drinks, and plenty of photo opportunities. Engage in festive games like the Banana Costume Contest and the hilarious Banana Tug-of-War. With friendly dogs and strollers welcome, this family-friendly event is all about spreading cheer and making memories. Don’t forget to join us for the special pre-run social at Gallery Night on
Don your best banana gear or Santa costume and embrace the friendly rivalry that makes this event so special! The day starts with check-in at 7:30 AM, followed by the Banana vs. Santa Fun Run/Walk at 8:00 AM, and wraps up with a post-run social at 9:00 AM, complete with food, drinks, and plenty of photo opportunities. Engage in festive games like the Banana Costume Contest and the hilarious Banana Tug-of-War. With friendly dogs and strollers welcome, this family-friendly event is all about spreading cheer and making memories. Don’t forget to join us for the special pre-run social at Gallery Night on
Organiser's Description
BANANAS VS. SANTA'S RUN/WALK/SOCIAL
Friday, December 20, 2025
Location:
South Market at 3-Mile Bridge, Pensacola, FL
male sign About the Event
Its the ultimate holiday showdown Bananas vs. Santas!
(This is a untimed 5k) Run 5k, walk a mile, just hang out and play or watch the games or eat. The $5 is for hiring a road crossing guard to anyone hitting the bridge.
Come dressed in your best banana gear or Santa costume for a fun run/walk/social thats all about festive fun, friendly rivalry, and community spirit.
Whether you sprint, jog, walk, or strut, youre part of the fun!
All fitness levels are welcome.
The small fee helps pay for crossing guards and more, untimed, family-friendly event. Costumes encouraged!
This year we are planning to have a cross guard to allow bridge access from our parking area.
Special Kickoff: Gallery Night Street Takeover!
Join us Friday night, December 19, at Pensacola Gallery Night for a special pre-run social gathering!
Well meet up and take to the streets together decked out in our bananas and Santa suits!
Gallery Night Details:
Downtown Pensacola
Meet-up Time: 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet
Food, drinks, music, and festive fun!
Costume Alert:
Need a Santa suit?
Fleet Feet Pensacola will have Santa & Banana suits available for just $15 stop by before the event to grab yours while supplies last!
Run/Walk Schedule December 20:
7:30 AM Check-in & Festive Meet-up
8:00 AM Banana vs. Santa Fun Run/Walk Start
9:00 AM Post-Run Social (Food, Drinks, Photos!)
FESTIVE GAME FOR BANANAS VS. SANTAS
Banana Costume Contest
Best individual banana, best group banana, and most creative banana costume!
Santa Costume Contest
Best Santa, best Santa family/group, and most hilarious Santa.
Banana Toss Candy Cane Toss
male sign Banana Balance Sprint
Banana Decoration Contest
Relay race where players must stack presents (small boxes) and carry them across a finish line without dropping them!
Classic tug-of-war, but maybe with "Bananas vs. Santas" teams!
Banana Tug-of-War
Important Notes:
This is a fun, social event no timing chips or awards for speed.
Dress up, show up, and have FUN!
Friendly dogs and strollers welcome.
Bring your holiday spirit!
Stay Updated:
Follow Fleet Feet Pensacola on Facebook and Instagram for event updates, costume inspiration, and more surprises leading up to race day!
Friday, December 20, 2025
Location:
South Market at 3-Mile Bridge, Pensacola, FL
male sign About the Event
Its the ultimate holiday showdown Bananas vs. Santas!
(This is a untimed 5k) Run 5k, walk a mile, just hang out and play or watch the games or eat. The $5 is for hiring a road crossing guard to anyone hitting the bridge.
Come dressed in your best banana gear or Santa costume for a fun run/walk/social thats all about festive fun, friendly rivalry, and community spirit.
Whether you sprint, jog, walk, or strut, youre part of the fun!
All fitness levels are welcome.
The small fee helps pay for crossing guards and more, untimed, family-friendly event. Costumes encouraged!
This year we are planning to have a cross guard to allow bridge access from our parking area.
Special Kickoff: Gallery Night Street Takeover!
Join us Friday night, December 19, at Pensacola Gallery Night for a special pre-run social gathering!
Well meet up and take to the streets together decked out in our bananas and Santa suits!
Gallery Night Details:
Downtown Pensacola
Meet-up Time: 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet
Food, drinks, music, and festive fun!
Costume Alert:
Need a Santa suit?
Fleet Feet Pensacola will have Santa & Banana suits available for just $15 stop by before the event to grab yours while supplies last!
Run/Walk Schedule December 20:
7:30 AM Check-in & Festive Meet-up
8:00 AM Banana vs. Santa Fun Run/Walk Start
9:00 AM Post-Run Social (Food, Drinks, Photos!)
FESTIVE GAME FOR BANANAS VS. SANTAS
Banana Costume Contest
Best individual banana, best group banana, and most creative banana costume!
Santa Costume Contest
Best Santa, best Santa family/group, and most hilarious Santa.
Banana Toss Candy Cane Toss
male sign Banana Balance Sprint
Banana Decoration Contest
Relay race where players must stack presents (small boxes) and carry them across a finish line without dropping them!
Classic tug-of-war, but maybe with "Bananas vs. Santas" teams!
Banana Tug-of-War
Important Notes:
This is a fun, social event no timing chips or awards for speed.
Dress up, show up, and have FUN!
Friendly dogs and strollers welcome.
Bring your holiday spirit!
Stay Updated:
Follow Fleet Feet Pensacola on Facebook and Instagram for event updates, costume inspiration, and more surprises leading up to race day!
Races
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Bananas vs. Santas
Incl. $1.30 Fee
Sat 20th December 2025 (8:00AM CST)
$6.30
This is a self-timed run/walk. To the main section of bridge it is 3.7 miles out and back will be 5k. Santa & Banana costumes available at Fleet Feet while supplies last. Crazy fun games will be played once the majority of everyone get back from 3 mile bridge run/walk. Photos with props, friends, banana themed adult drinks and food at South Market.
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Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run (Fun Run Event)
