Santa Made Me Do It
Saturday, December 5, 2026
9:30 AM EST
Bethlehem, Connecticut
Free–$33.10 · 3 races
5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive day of fun and fitness at the "Santa Made Me Do It!" event on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in beautiful Bethlehem, Connecticut! This exciting event features a 5K road race and a 2-mile fun run, both kicking off at 10 AM in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green. Families can join in the fun with a Kids' fun run starting at 9:30 AM.
In conjunction with the beloved Bethlehem Christmastown Festival, this race promises a lively atmosphere and holiday spirit for all participants and spectators alike. To make your experience seamless, parking is available at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds with shuttle buses running continuously to the Town Green from 8:30 AM. Don’t forget to register early for only $30 to secure your official event t-shirt! Come out, run, and enjoy the festive celebrations in the heart of Naugatuck Valley!
In conjunction with the beloved Bethlehem Christmastown Festival, this race promises a lively atmosphere and holiday spirit for all participants and spectators alike. To make your experience seamless, parking is available at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds with shuttle buses running continuously to the Town Green from 8:30 AM. Don’t forget to register early for only $30 to secure your official event t-shirt! Come out, run, and enjoy the festive celebrations in the heart of Naugatuck Valley!
Races
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5k Road Race
Incl. $3.10 Fee & If registered by midnight 11/20/2026
5K course starting at the historic Town Green and continuing on the rolling country roads of Bethlehem before returning to the Green
Register10:00 AM EST
$33.10
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2 Mile Fun Run
Incl. $3.10 Fee & If registered by Midnight 11/20/2026
The 2-mile run will follow the 5K course before turning around at the 1 mile mark.
Register10:00 AM EST
$33.10
Organiser's description
Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2-mile fun run (No awards for the 2-mile fun run) on December 5, 2026 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by O2 Event Productions and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival.
LOCATION AND PARKING
_(NO PARKING AT THE BETHLETHEM TOWN GREEN)_
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.
Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
* 5K race and 2-mile fun run start together at 10 AM.
* Kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration 8:30 Am to 9:45 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
T-Shirts for everyone registered by November 20th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
LOCATION AND PARKING
_(NO PARKING AT THE BETHLETHEM TOWN GREEN)_
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.
Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
RACE DAY INFORMATION
* 5K race and 2-mile fun run start together at 10 AM.
* Kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration 8:30 Am to 9:45 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
REGISTRATION
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
T-Shirts for everyone registered by November 20th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
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Location
18 Main St South, Bethlehem, 06751, CT, United States
Santa Made Me Do It
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