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Run, Jingle, & Cheer! Join the 2026 Binghamton Santa Run
Join us for Binghamton's most joyful 5k, brought to you by local Toyota Dealerships Empire, Gault, and Williams! Kick off the holiday season with the Binghamton Santa Run, a festive 5K run/walk that's fun for the whole family! Join us on Sunday, December 13th, 2026 in downtown Binghamton and support St. John the Evangelist School while creating lasting memories with a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer!
Celebrate the Holidays in festive Santa Style!
Dress up in your favorite holiday costume and compete for prizes in our costume contest! Bring the whole family! There's a 1/4 mile kids' run for Santa's Little Helpers starting at 10:00 AM (no registration required). Enjoy a post-race celebration filled with holiday treats and mingle with fellow runners!
Registration open now! Secure your spot and snag early bird pricing (includes shirt, hat, and photo with Santa) by November 26th. Registration is online only. No paper or cash accepted! No shirt guaranteed after 11/26.
Course
Registered 5k Race Course through downtown Binghamton
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, 225 Water Street, Binghamton, NY 13901
Parking: Limited Parking is available at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. Parking is also available at Boscov's / Binghamton Municipal Parking Garage on Water Street as well as the Metro Center Parking Lot on Henry Street.
Course Map: http://www.mapmyrun.com/routes/view/289835361
- Start / Finish Location: Court Street Bridge (in front of Boscov's)
- Start Elevation: 855ft
- Max Elevation: 909ft
Course Directions:
- West on Court Street over Court Street Bridge
- Left on Front Street
- Right on Riverside Drive
- Right on Beethoven Street
- Right on Main Street
Schedule:
5K Start Time: 11:00 AM
Race Day Check-In: 9:00am-10:45am inside the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Early Packet Pickup: Sat. December 12th at Confluence Running in Johnson City, NY
Race start line - Court Street in front of Boscov's Department Store
Santa's Little Helper Kids Race: 10:00am. Starting at the intersection of Court and Front (kids will run across bridge TOWARDS Boscovs through the finish line)
Prizes Awarded to:
- Competitive Santa Divisions:
- “Overall” Race Division (M/F) (6)
- 1st place - $60 Gift card
- 2nd Place - $50 Gift card
- 3rd Place - $40Gift card
- Masters Division (40+) (M/F) (6)
- 1st Place - $30 Gift card
- 2nd Place - $25 Gift card
- 3rd Place - $20 Gift card
- Age Group Division (M/F) (32)
- (6-10) (11-14) (15-19) (20-29) (30-39) (40-49) (50-59) (60-69) (70+)
- 1st Place - $20 Gift card
- 2nd Place - $10 Gift card
- Fun Santa Divisions:
- Additions to this division are limited only by the imagination of the runners!! Our prize Elves are always on the lookout for spirited
runners out on the course. Past awards have included…Best Dressed Santa, Best Dressed Group, Christmas cutie (girl and boy), Mrs. Claus, Christmas PJs, Christmas couple, etc!=
- Additions to this division are limited only by the imagination of the runners!! Our prize Elves are always on the lookout for spirited
Become Santa's Helper!
Volunteer your time to make the Binghamton Santa Run a magical experience for all. From cheering on runners to ensuring a smooth race day, your help is essential!
- Course setup and breakdown
- Packet pickup and distribution
- Water station support
- Crowd control and cheering
And more!
St. John School
Where We Dream, Believe and Achieve!
St. John the Evangelist School is a Catholic learning community in which students, staff and parents respect, affirm and support each other. St. John fosters academic excellence from Early Childhood through 6th Grade in a Christ-Centered atmosphere that emphasizes Christian love. Through education and the daily living of our faith, each child will leave our doors with the intellectual and moral foundation on which to build a successful future.
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Race Location
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
225 Water St
225 Water St.
Binghamton, NY 13903 US
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