Santa Scramble 5K

When you register, join a School or Team.

The school with the most registrations will be rewarded $1000.
The team with the most registrations will be rewarded up to $1000.

Anyone can register under or school or team - students, families, friends, anyone!

The start line is between 5/3 Bank and Wells Fargo Bank on Church street near the intersection at Lake Concord Rd.   885 Church St. N.  Very close to the hospital.  

There is no room to park at the start line.  It is highly recommended to take the shuttle from the Concord High School to the Start line.  Get there early!!! 

Race Day Packet Pickup is at the Concord High School Auxiliary Gym near the Main Office.

Finishing at the J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park on the greenway at the first Shelter.  219 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025

There will be no parking at McGee Park.  Parking may be available across the street (Highway 3/Branchview Avenue) at local businesses.  Runners will only be shuttled back to Concord High School after the race.

The LAST bus leaves from the Concord High School Parking lot by Main Office at 1:00 pm.  If you miss the bus you will have to find your own way to the start line.

Please arrive early as everyone cannot fit in the last bus.

See more detail in the Parking section and parking map below.

Logistics for this race is complicated as the streets are blocked for parade traffic and Parade Floats. You are encouraged to find your own way to the start line if possible. The last shuttle leaves the Concord High School Parking Lot by Main Office at 1:00.

Buses will transport from Concord High School Parking lot beginning at 11 am to the start line and will also take runners back to the school from the finish line after the awards ceremony. The school has more parking area. Remember to get there early. The school location is here.

After the race, the buses will shuttle you from McGee Park back to Concord High School parking lot.
  

Early Packet Pickup:

Concord High School Auxiliary Gym at 481 Burrage Rd NE, Concord, NC 28025

Thursday November 17, 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Friday November 18, 4:00 – 8:00 pm

Race Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, November 19, 2022 10:00 am—1:00 pm
Concord High School Auxiliary Gym, 481 Burrage Rd NE Concord NC.  There is NO packet pickup at the start line.

Top 3 Overall Male and Female
First Overall Masters and Grand Masters Male and Female

Age Group Awards
3 deep in all age groups for Male and Female

Age Groups
8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 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 & over

Guaranteed t-shirt deadline is November 7, 2022.  The system will let you know if your size is available when ordering.

The shirts are long sleeve and will look similar to this:

Chip Timing provided by Agape Timing
No Santa Claus suits allowed for runners
We do not want the kids waiting on the parade to see multiple Santa Claus running down the road. Santa Claus comes at the end of the parade. So please, no suits it is for the kids.

2022 Course route will be the same as last year.

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Santa Scramble 5K, please use the "Volunteer" link the menu bar to sign up.  We welcome all volunteers to help make this a success and fun event!