Run Santa Run 5K - Morgantown - 5K Run/Walk - Virtual

Run Santa Run 5K - Morgantown - 5K Run/Walk - Virtual

Dec 6, 2026Morgantown, WV, United States

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Distance

3.1 mi

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Terrain

Road

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About this run

Join GCXC Racing, Santa, and hundreds of runners and walkers to fill the streets with holiday spirit for the fifth annual "Run Santa Run 5K & Reindeer Ramble" taking place at Rosenbaum Family House in Morgantown, West Virginia on Sunday, December 6th, 2026.  Participants are encouraged to dress "festive"! 5K registration includes fleece blanket, finisher medal, Santa hat, custom bib and swag bag.  Optional long sleeves and fleece hoodies also available for pre-order during registration. Reindeer Ramble registration includes a finisher medal, custom bib and reindeer. -  Early packet pick-up takes place on Saturday, December 5th from 3:00pm-5:00pm. -  Race day registration and packet take place from 7:00am-8:30am.   -  The 1/2-mile Reindeer Ramble begins at 8:30am. -  The 5K run/walk will begin at 9:00am. -  The chip-timed 5K begins and finishes at Rosenbaum Family House and takes participants through parts of the West Virginia University (WVU) campus.  The Reindeer Ramble starts/finishes at Rosenbaum Family House and takes participants in front of WVU.   5K Awards (Run Santa Run mittens) to the top three overall males and females and the top three in the following age groups: 9 & Under, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & Up. Donations made during registration will go directly towards Rosenbaum Family House.

Typical conditions

For events around December 2026 in Morgantown, WV, 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

Most runners can prepare for a 5K with a few weeks of easy runs and one short faster session per week. Focus on consistency, not volume, and rest the day before race day.

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Getting there

This event is listed in Morgantown, WV, United States. Confirm the exact start venue, parking, and transit options on the official registration page.

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