Santa Made Me Do It
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Event
Santa Made Me Do It takes place on December 6, 2025 in Bethlehem, CT. The event is organized by The First Mile and is held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival. The race uses the Bethlehem Town Green area near Memorial Hall.
Distances offered:
- 5K road race
- 2 mile walk
- 1/4-mile kids fun run
Logistics and registration
The race starts in front of Memorial Hall on the Town Green. Parking is provided at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, and shuttle buses will bring people to the Town Green and run continuously throughout the day. There is no parking at the Green; drop-offs are allowed.
Pre-registration and race day registration are available. Entry fees are shown as $30 for pre-registration and $35 for race day; children 12 and under are listed at $10. Registration closes on December 5, 2025. T-shirts are provided to those registered by midnight on November 30, 2025. The first 200 registered receive a free 2025 ornament. Awards include overall Male, Female, and Non-Binary finishers and the top three in these age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, and 80+. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.