Binghamton Santa Run
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Event
The Binghamton Santa Run is a downtown 5K walk/run held on Sunday, December 14, 2025 in Binghamton, New York. The event supports St. John the Evangelist School and is presented by local Toyota dealers Empire, Gault, and Williams Toyota. Distances included:
- 5K
- 1/4 mile (Santa's Little Helper kids run; no registration required)
The event includes a costume contest with prizes for categories such as best dressed group, best Christmas PJs, and themed characters. Competitive prizes are offered in overall, masters (40+), and age-group divisions, with cash-equivalent gift cards for top finishers.
Logistics and course
The start/finish is on the Court Street Bridge in front of Boscov's Department Store. Course elevations are listed as a start elevation of 855 ft and a maximum elevation of 909 ft. The route proceeds west on Court Street over the bridge, then follows Front Street, Riverside Drive, Beethoven Street, and Main Street.
Entrants who register on or before November 26, 2025 are listed as receiving a long sleeve shirt, Santa hat, and a picture with Santa; shirts are not guaranteed for later registrations. Early packet pickup is available the day before the race at Confluence Running in Johnson City. Limited parking is available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 225 Water Street, with additional nearby municipal garages noted. The event runs rain, snow, or shine and registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.