Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk
About this race
Be a Claus for a Cause!
Join The Arc of the Piedmont for the Santa Fun Run, a festive one-mile run/walk on Charlottesville’s Downtown Mall. All proceeds benefit The Arc of the Piedmont’s programs and services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in Charlottesville and the surrounding community.
Bring your family, meet up with friends, or get your coworkers together for a holiday tradition that gives back. The Santa Fun Run will also kick off Charlottesville Parks and Recreation’s Grand Illumination festivities.
Event Details
Adults: $25
Children ages 3–12: $15
Children under 3: Free
Distance: Approximately one mile
Start and finish: Ting Pavilion on the Downtown Mall
Children’s pricing is applied at checkout.
Race Day Schedule
9:00 a.m. — Check-in, packet pickup, and day-of registration
9:45–9:55 a.m. — Pre-race warm-up
10:00 a.m. — Santa Fun Run kicks off!
Arrive early to pick up your packet, get ready for the run, and join us for the warm-up before we kick things off.
Every step makes a difference. Thank you for supporting The Arc of the Piedmont and the people and families we serve throughout our community!
Early Packet Pickup at Random Row Brewery
Thursday, December 3, 2026 | 4:30–7:30 p.m.
Get a head start on the holiday fun by picking up your Santa Fun Run packet early at Random Row Brewery!
While you’re there, stay for dinner and drinks. Grab a pizza, order your favorite drink, and enjoy an evening out with friends while supporting The Arc of the Piedmont. Purchases during the event will benefit The Arc.
Not participating in the run? You can still stop by, enjoy some food and drinks, and support a great local cause.
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Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk
Typical race-day weather
Based on 7 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Charlottesville, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:14 AM and sets at 4:54 PM local time (EST) in Charlottesville on December 5, 2026 — 9h 39m of daylight.
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- Entries, prices, waves and inclusions — the event's official registration page
- Temperature and humidity — Copernicus ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)
- Elevation and terrain relief — Copernicus DEM GLO-90, ESA (CC BY 4.0)
- Comparisons and counts — Race Discovery calendar, 39 Charlottesville events
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