The Run Before Christmas - SantaCon 8k - 8(ish)K
External Event
Distance
5 mi
Pace
All paces
Terrain
Road
Difficulty
All Levels
About this run
Twas the Run Before Christmas and all round the town, the Santas were jogging...nowhere was a frown! Join us in this Clinton Holiday Tradition - the annual "Run Before Christmas - Santa Con 8k", brought to you by some of the "locals" behind the Main Street Half Marathon of Hunterdon and the Red Mill! Please note, holiday (Santa) gear requested.
Typical conditions
For events around December 2026 in Clinton, NJ, United States: Typical mid-winter / cooler season in this region — dress in layers and check the official page for weather-related changes.
How to prepare
A 10K benefits from a mix of easy mileage and one quality workout weekly. Build toward a long run of about 8–12 km in the weeks before the event, and keep taper light.
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This event is listed in Clinton, NJ, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.
Registration is handled by the official event organizer
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