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Run Run Santa 1 Mile

Viera, Florida, United States View on map
Dec 19, 2026 – Dec 20, 2026 (America/New_York local time)
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About this race

Run Run Santa 1 Mile

Saturday, December 19 (Viera) & Sunday, December 20 (Vero Beach) - 7:30 AM

  • Run Run Santa 1 Mile is an all-Santa event taking place twice this holiday season.
  • Space is limited to 1500 Santas- so register early for the Viera race, the Vero Beach race, or both!
  • Both events feature a fast, festive 1 mile course that is perfect for everyone- from elite runners to families looking to celebrate the holidays together.
  • Santa welcomes both runners and walkers!
  • Every FINISHER receives the special "Santa's Snowman" Medal.
  • Free post-race holiday treats and drinks!
  • Early registration ends on 12/18/25=6!
  • Rain or shine event, no refunds issued
  • Chance to win great Christmas gifts at the post-race party!
 

DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:

VIERA THURSDAY, DECEMBER 17 - PACKET PICKUP 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935) FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 - PACKET PICKUP 10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 - RACE DAY 6:30 AM: Late Packet Pickup & Registration Opens (Calvary Chapel - 2852 Fellowship Place, Viera, FL 32940) 7:15 AM: Late Packet Pickup & Registration Ends 7:30 AM: 1 Mile race starts! VERO BEACH FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18 - PACKET PICKUP  10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Runner's Depot (436 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 - PACKET PICKUP  10:30 AM - 4:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Runner's Depot (436 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960) SUNDAY, DECEMBER 20 - RACE DAY 6:30 AM: Late Packet Pickup & Registration Opens (Pocahontas Park - 2140 14th Ave, Vero Beach, FL 32961) 7:15 AM: Late Packet Pickup & Registration Ends 7:30 AM: 1 Mile race starts!

ENTRY FEES:

VIERA SORRY NO REFUNDS. Pre-Registration is before 12/18/26 Individual Registration — $35                           Space Coast Runners Member Registration — $29 No Santa Suit (use prior year’s suit) — Deduct $4 from registration price All Registrations on Race Day — $40 If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.   VERO BEACH SORRY NO REFUNDS. Pre-Registration is before 12/19/26 Individual Registration — $35 No Santa Suit (use prior year’s suit) — $31 All Registrations on Race Day — $40 If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.

 

VIERA TO VERO SANTA CHALLENGE:

Register to run both races Viera (12/19) and Vero Beach (12/20), You’ll get 1 Santa suit plus the 2026 Run Run Santa finisher medal PLUS the sensational Silver Snowman medal if you complete the 2 races!  Limited space available.   Viera to Vero Santa Challenge — $60 for 2 races Race Day Challenge Registrations — $65 If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.  

SANTA SUIT INFORMATION:

This is an all-Santa event.  IMPORTANT! Santa Suit included with race entry. Must be worn the entire length of the race. Full Santa suit consists of a beard, hat, shirt, jacket, shorts and belt. Any runner or walker not wearing the Santa suit will be asked to leave the course with no refund. SIZING: There are no individual sizes for the Santa suit. Santa suits are big. Women and men, if you are under 5' 4" and 130 pounds order a Youth size Santa suit. Order Child size for kids under 40 inches and 50lbs. Super Santa suit is recommended if an Adult 2XL shirt will not fit comfortably or if you are over 6'6" tall. If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.  

AWARDS:

TOP 3 Overall Male & Female  Masters (40+) Male and Female Grand Masters (50+) Male and Female Senior Grand Masters (60+) Male and Female    Reindeer Team Challenge: Top 3 fastest teams (9+ members) AGE GROUPS: 8 & under, 9-11, 12-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80-84, 85+  

POST RACE PARTY & PRIZES:

Post-race holiday treats to-go and photo opportunities! We'll be giving away tons of Christmas gift giveaways.   

BENEFITS:

The Viera event benefits Calvary Chapel's Youth Minestry and the Vero Beach event benefits the Buggy Bunch.  

RUN RUN SANTA 1 MILE SPONSORSHIP:

Now accepting sponsors! Sponsoring this all-Santa race is a way for your business to give back and make a difference. For sponsorship information, call Mike Acosta at (321) 655-6555 or email runrunsanta1mile@gmail.com. 

Pick your distance

Running

VIERA - Individual Registration

If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.

Dec 19, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Space Coast Runner - Viera Race Only

If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.

Dec 19, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$30.00
Open

Viera to Vero Santa Challenge - 2 Races

Includes entries into the following two races: Viera (12/21) and Vero (12/22) You will get 1 Santa suit plus the 2024 Run Run Santa Finisher Medal plus the Santa's Reindeer medal if you complete the 2 races. Limited space available. If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.

Dec 19, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$60.00
Open

VIRTUAL 1 MILE

Dec 19, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$40.00
Open

VIRTUAL 2 MILE SANTA CHALLENGE

Dec 19, 2026 3.2K 7:30 AM
$65.00
Open

VERO BEACH - Individual Registration

If you arrive race day without an official RRS suit you will need to purchase one, if available, for $20. No suit, no race. No exceptions.

Dec 19, 2026 1.6K 7:30 AM
$35.00
Open

Typical race-day weather

Based on 10 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Viera, plus the 3 days either side.

Temp (°C)
Minimum temperature (race-week average) 14.2° / Maximum temperature (race-week average) 22.5°
Feels Like (°C)
Minimum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 13.7° / Maximum feels like — heat index / wind chill (race-week average) 22.7°
Peak wind (km/h)
Strongest wind of the day (race-week average)
18.2
Precip (mm)
Precipitation over the day (race-week average)
2.5mm
Humidity
Mean relative humidity (race-week average)
77.0%
Sunrise
Sunrise at the start line on December 19, 2026 (EST)
Sunset
Sunset at the start line on December 19, 2026 (EST)
Daylight
Hours between sunrise and sunset on race day
10h 21m

The sun rises at 7:09 AM and sets at 5:30 PM local time (EST) in Viera on December 19, 2026 — 10h 21m of daylight.

Course

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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)
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