Santa Made Me Do It
- Date Sat 6th December 2025
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Connecticut
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready to jingle all the way at the Santa Made Me Do It event on Saturday, December 6, 2025! This festive celebration will take place in the charming town of Bethlehem, located in the picturesque Naugatuck Valley of Connecticut. Join in the fun with a spirited 5K road race, a leisurely 2-mile walk, and an exciting 1/4-mile kids fun run, all kicking off at 10 AM. Families are encouraged to arrive early for the free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Participants will gather in front of Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green, where shuttle buses will provide convenient transportation from the Bethlehem Fair Grounds to the event. This year’s race is part of the beloved Bethlehem Christmastown Festival, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy the holiday spirit with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various categories, including overall and age group placements. Register by November 30th to secure a T-shirt and be among the first 200 to receive a FREE Santa Made Me Do It ornament. Join us for a day of festive fun, community spirit, and holiday cheer you won't forget!
Participants will gather in front of Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green, where shuttle buses will provide convenient transportation from the Bethlehem Fair Grounds to the event. This year’s race is part of the beloved Bethlehem Christmastown Festival, offering a perfect opportunity to enjoy the holiday spirit with friends and family. Don’t miss out on the chance to earn awards in various categories, including overall and age group placements. Register by November 30th to secure a T-shirt and be among the first 200 to receive a FREE Santa Made Me Do It ornament. Join us for a day of festive fun, community spirit, and holiday cheer you won't forget!
Organiser's Description
Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2 mile walk and 1/4-mile kids fun run on December 6, 2025 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by The First Mile and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival.
LOCATION AND PARKING
The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers. Top three in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
Kids 12 and Under: $10
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (Must be present to receive)
FREE SANTA MADE ME DO IT 2025 ORNAMENTS for the first 200 registered.
LOCATION AND PARKING
The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers. Top three in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
Kids 12 and Under: $10
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (Must be present to receive)
FREE SANTA MADE ME DO IT 2025 ORNAMENTS for the first 200 registered.
Races
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5K Road Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & if Registered by Midnight 11/30/2025
Sat 6th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
5K course starting at the historic Town Green and continuing on the rolling country roads of Bethlehem before returning to the Green -
2 Mile Walk
Incl. $2.80 Fee & if Registered by Midnight 11/30/2025
Sat 6th December 2025 (10:00AM EST)
$32.80
The Walk will follow the 5K course before turning around at the 1 mile mark. -
Kid's Fun Run
Sat 6th December 2025 (9:30AM EST)
Free
Cheer on these future Olympians!
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