Santa Made Me Do It
- Date Sat 5th December 2026
- Time 9:30AM EST
- Location Bethlehem, Connecticut
- Price Free - $32.80
- Races 3 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive celebration at the Santa Made Me Do It event on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming town of Bethlehem, CT. This exciting day features a 5K road race, a 2-mile walk, and a fun 1/4-mile kids' run, all set against the backdrop of the beloved Bethlehem Christmastown Festival. The race kicks off at 10 AM from the picturesque Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green, with the kids’ fun run starting at 9:30 AM, ensuring a morning full of joy and community spirit.
Participants can enjoy a smooth experience with convenient shuttle buses running from the Bethlehem Fair Grounds to the Town Green, starting at 8:30 AM. With awards for overall finishers and top age group competitors, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes. Don’t miss out on a festive t-shirt for those who register by November 29, and the first 200 registrants will receive a special Santa Made Me Do It ornament. Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event promises a day full of fun, holiday cheer, and unforgettable memories!
Participants can enjoy a smooth experience with convenient shuttle buses running from the Bethlehem Fair Grounds to the Town Green, starting at 8:30 AM. With awards for overall finishers and top age group competitors, there’s plenty of motivation to lace up those running shoes. Don’t miss out on a festive t-shirt for those who register by November 29, and the first 200 registrants will receive a special Santa Made Me Do It ornament. Whether you’re racing, walking, or cheering from the sidelines, this event promises a day full of fun, holiday cheer, and unforgettable memories!
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 5, 2026 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 5K finishers. Top three in the 5K 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: $15
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 29th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
FREE SANTA MADE ME DO IT 2026 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 5K finishers. Top three in the 5K 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: $15
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 29th, 2026 (Must be present to receive)
FREE SANTA MADE ME DO IT 2026 ORNAMENTS for the first 200 registered.
Races
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5K Road Race
Incl. $2.80 Fee & if Registered by Midnight 11/29/2026
Sat 5th December 2026 (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 11/29/2026
Sat 5th December 2026 (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 5th December 2026 (9:30AM EST)
Free
Cheer on these future Olympians!
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