Santa's Spirit Sprint 5k & 1 Mile Run or Walk

Saturday, December 5, 2026

2:00 PM EST

Barnesville, Ohio

$21.39–$39.41 · 9 races

5km, 1 Mile, Sprint

Event summary

Get ready to spread some holiday cheer at the Santa's Spirit Sprint 5k & 1 Mile Run or Walk on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in the charming town of Barnesville, Belmont! This heartwarming event not only brings together the community for a fun-filled day of fitness but also supports a noble cause—providing gifts and essentials for children in need during the Christmas season. Participants can choose between a 5k race or a 1-mile run/walk, with the option to take part in both events at a special discounted rate.

Every participant will receive a festive bag of treats, a unique ceramic-fired Christmas ornament, and jingle bells for their shoes, creating a joyful atmosphere. Dress in your holiday best and join in the festivities, including the chance to win one of over 100 beautifully crafted trophies! Enjoy delicious refreshments and stay for the delightful Christmas Parade right after the awards ceremony. Your involvement not only promotes a healthy lifestyle but also makes a significant impact in the lives of local children. Don’t miss out on this magical event—register today and help make wishes come true this holiday season!

Races

5k Run ONLY

Incl. $2.93 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

If you sign up as a Runner, you may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, or walk any or all of the course.

2:30 PM EST

$30.93

Register
1 Mile Run ONLY

Incl. $2.39 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

If you sign up as a Runner, you may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, or walk any or all of the course.

2:00 PM EST

$21.39

Register
5k Run AND 1 Mile Run

Incl. $3.41 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

If you sign up as a Runner, you may sprint, run, jog, trot, skip, or walk any or all of the course.

2:00 PM EST

$39.41

Register
5k Walk ONLY

Incl. $2.93 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

This is a casual AND COMPETITIVE event. If you sign up here as a Walker, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE COURSE! You may not sprint, run, jog, trot, or skip one singe solitary step. You must have one foot on the ground at all times. To do otherwise would be cheating. Cheaters will be disqualified without refund. Parents, please make sure that your child is Walking. Allowing your child to Run would be the same as allowing him/her to ride a bicycle.

2:32 PM EST

$30.93

Register
1 Mile Walk ONLY

Incl. $2.39 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

This is a casual AND COMPETITIVE event. If you sign up here as a Walker, YOU MUST WALK THE ENTIRE COURSE! You may not sprint, run, jog, trot, or skip one singe solitary step. You must have one foot on the ground at all times. To do otherwise would be cheating. Cheaters will be disqualified without refund. Parents, please make sure that your child is Walking. Allowing your child to Run would be the same as allowing him/her to ride a bicycle.

2:02 PM EST

$21.39

Register
5k Walk AND 1 Mile Walk

Incl. $3.41 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

2:02 PM EST

$39.41

Register
5k Handcycle/Wheelchair Division ONLY

Incl. $2.93 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

Hand Cyclists & Wheelchair Athletes will get a 2 minute Staggered Start Time to avoid congestion.

2:30 PM EST

$30.93

Register
1 Mile Handcycle/Wheelchair Division ONLY

Incl. $2.39 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

Hand Cyclists & Wheelchair Athletes will get a 2 minute Staggered Start Time to avoid congestion.

2:00 PM EST

$21.39

Register
5k AND 1 Mile, Chair/Cycle Division

Incl. $3.41 Fee & T-Shirt and Christmas Ornament

Hand Cyclists & Wheelchair Athletes will get a 2 minute Staggered Start Time to avoid congestion.

2:00 PM EST

$39.41

Register

Organiser's description

The Santa Sprint is a racing event that raises money for needy children during Christmas. All money, donations, and gift cards collected are used to purchase gifts, clothes, toys, and much more off of the kids' Christmas Wish Lists. a boy and a girl from the Elementary-, Middle-, and High School levels plus any siblings and any special requests. On average, we fill the Wish Lists of 15-24 less-fortunate children in the area. Your participation and generosity helps us do this.

Traditionally a 1-Miler for the first 14 years, we have now added a 5k event. Runners, Walkers, and Chair Athletes may choose one event or the other OR BOTH! Special pricing available to those registering to do both events. ALL participants receive a baggie of treats, a ceramic-fired Christmas ornament and jingle bells for their shoes as well as the option to purchase a race shirt. Participants are encouraged to dress up in the holiday spirit and to stick around for the parade immediately after the awards.

All 5k participants are eligible to win one of over 100 of our beautifully hand-crafted Christmas trophies in the Run, the Walk, or Handcycle/Chair Divisions.

All 1-Mile participants are eligible to win one of our 20 ceramic-pottery trophies or age group pottery medallions. Due to the limited number of awards in the Mile, all Milers will earn a finishing medal.

Register for both events and SAVE $10.00!!!

All participants are eligible for one of the 50+ Door Prizes! We offer some refreshments including hot dogs, Domino's pizza, Donley's Delicious Delights homemade cookies, and hot cocoa!

Participants are invited to walk up town (about 1/4 mile away) visit all of the little shops and watch the Christmas Parade!