Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K
- Date Sat 13th December 2025
- Time 8:00AM CST
- Location Zachary, Louisiana
- Price $16.90 - $32.80
- Races 2 races
- Distances 5km
Event summary
Get ready for a festive run at the Zachary Charity League Chasing Santa 5K on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Zachary, East Baton Rouge! This exciting event invites participants to chase Santa through the charming streets of Zachary, with a chance to win a special prize if you manage to catch him. The race kicks off with a warm-up session at 8:15 AM, followed by the National Anthem at 8:25 AM, before the 5K starts at 9:00 AM. For younger runners, the 1/2 Mile Kids Run begins at 8:30 AM, ensuring a fun-filled morning for the whole family.
This chip-timed 5K offers participants a chance to earn a beautiful Christmas ornament medal upon finishing, and all registered runners by December 1 will receive a festive t-shirt. Plus, kids who complete the 1/2 Mile will be rewarded with a toy from Santa's bag! After racing, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while supporting a great cause—proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships, teacher grants, and the Snack Packs for Kids initiative, which provides healthy snacks for food-insecure children. Strollers are welcome, making this a truly
This chip-timed 5K offers participants a chance to earn a beautiful Christmas ornament medal upon finishing, and all registered runners by December 1 will receive a festive t-shirt. Plus, kids who complete the 1/2 Mile will be rewarded with a toy from Santa's bag! After racing, enjoy hot cocoa and cookies while supporting a great cause—proceeds from the event will benefit scholarships, teacher grants, and the Snack Packs for Kids initiative, which provides healthy snacks for food-insecure children. Strollers are welcome, making this a truly
Organiser's Description
Chase Santa through the streets of Zachary and win a special prize if you catch him!
Hot cocoa and cookies will be served after the race! All runners who register by Dec. 1 will receive a t-shirt.
Kids 1/2 mile finishers will receive a toy from Santas bag.
The 5K is a chip timed event. Finishers will receive a Christmas ornament medal. 5K runners may run the 1/2 Mile run for no extra fee. Strollers are welcome.
The race starts and ends at Zachary High School. Join the fun with a warm up at 8:15am and the National Anthem at 8:25am.
This family friendly 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Run will raise funds for the Zachary Charity League. All race proceeds go towards scholarships, teacher grants and Snack Packs for Kids, which provides healthy snacks over the weekend for children who come from food insecure homes. The race route passes by five of our seven schools, which is the heart of our league. Learn more about us at zacharycharityleague.org
EVENTS:
5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Run
START TIMES:
1/2 Mile at 8:30am
5k at 9:00am
REGISTRATION PERIOD AND PRICING:
5K:
$30 early bird until November 10
November 10 - December 12: $35
Race day: $45
1/2 Mile Kids Run
$15 until November 10
November 10 - Dec 12: $20
Race day is $25
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday, Dec 11 from 5-7 pm
4422 Main Street, Zachary LA
Friday, Dec 12 from 5-7 pm
4422 Main Street, Zachary LA
Race day registration (online only) and packet pickup 7:30-8:15am.
Hot cocoa and cookies will be served after the race! All runners who register by Dec. 1 will receive a t-shirt.
Kids 1/2 mile finishers will receive a toy from Santas bag.
The 5K is a chip timed event. Finishers will receive a Christmas ornament medal. 5K runners may run the 1/2 Mile run for no extra fee. Strollers are welcome.
The race starts and ends at Zachary High School. Join the fun with a warm up at 8:15am and the National Anthem at 8:25am.
This family friendly 5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Run will raise funds for the Zachary Charity League. All race proceeds go towards scholarships, teacher grants and Snack Packs for Kids, which provides healthy snacks over the weekend for children who come from food insecure homes. The race route passes by five of our seven schools, which is the heart of our league. Learn more about us at zacharycharityleague.org
EVENTS:
5K and 1/2 Mile Kids Run
START TIMES:
1/2 Mile at 8:30am
5k at 9:00am
REGISTRATION PERIOD AND PRICING:
5K:
$30 early bird until November 10
November 10 - December 12: $35
Race day: $45
1/2 Mile Kids Run
$15 until November 10
November 10 - Dec 12: $20
Race day is $25
PACKET PICKUP:
Thursday, Dec 11 from 5-7 pm
4422 Main Street, Zachary LA
Friday, Dec 12 from 5-7 pm
4422 Main Street, Zachary LA
Race day registration (online only) and packet pickup 7:30-8:15am.
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