Events
Little Reindeer Dash
Increases to $30 after the first 25 people register. (9 spots left) Registration ends December 3, 2025 at 9:00pm EST
5k Run/Walk
Place
Gahanna, OH US 43230
Description
The Santa Race 5K is a fun, family friendly event for the whole family. Bring everyone down for a most festive experience.
All registered 5k participants receive
- Santa Themed Quarter Zip Long Sleeve Shirt
- Custom Santa Finishers Medal
- Free Event Photos
Little Reindeer Dash
- Kids get their own cute Little Reindeer Dash shirt
- Small gift
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
- Worthy Total Fitness
- Thursday December 4
- 4:00 to 7:00 pm
- 73 N. High Street, Gahanna
Race Day Pickup
- Start / Finish
- December 6
- 8:00 to 9:00 am
Start Times
- 9:00 am - Little Reindeer Dash
- 9:05 am - 5k Run/Walk
Awards
- First Place Overall Male and Female
- First Place Age Group
- 10 and Under, 11-15 Years, 16-19 Years, 20-29 Years, 30-39 Years, 40-49 Years, 50-59 Years, 60-69 Years, 70 and Over
Sponsorship / Event Partnership
Interested in becoming a partner for this event? Please contact Visit Gahanna’s Event Manager, Sarah Carnes, by emailing scarnes@visitgahanna.com. We thank you for your interest in sponsorship and supporting the 2025 Santa Race 5K.
Animals
NO PETS ALLOWED. Service animals specifically trained to aid a person with a disability are welcome
2025 Race Shirt and Medal
Coffee and Food
On race day, SGT Coffee and Roaming Rooster food trucks will be onsite. Please come prepared with either cash or credit card.
SGT Coffee
Website: SGT Coffee Co.
SGT Coffee Co. serves up bold brews with military precision out of a converted pop-up camper. Founded by Army veteran Ryan Sargent and his wife Brandi, SGT Coffee Co. is fueled by resilience, passion, and a mission to bring people together. Their brick-and-mortar is coming very soon at 140 N High Street, Gahanna, OH!
Cash and card payments accepted
Roaming Rooster
Website: Roaming Rooster
Roaming Rooster Food Truck is fueled by our passion to travel and our love of breakfast at any hour. Our dream is to provide you with a destination of delicious options, no matter what detour your day is taking.
Cash and card payments accepted
2024 Start
Race Contact Info
If you have any questions about this race, click the button below.
RaceJoy
Interactive Race Day Experience with RaceJoy
Live Phone Tracking, GPS Progress Alerts and Cheers!
We are providing you with RaceJoy as part of the official race experience for The Santa Race 5k and Little Reindeer Dash.
Download the RaceJoy mobile app in advance to ensure proper phone setup. Invite your friends and family to track you and send you cheers!
Some key RaceJoy features include:
GPS Progress Alerts
- Receive continual progress updates as you complete your goal.
Live GPS Tracking
- Remote spectators can track your progress live in a map view. You can also track others.
Send-a-Cheer
- Receive supportive audio cheers from remote friends & family.
Virtual Results (virtual events only)
- Enter your race-assigned bib number to automatically submit your finish data for real-time scored results.
Directions
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