Run Santa Run 5K - Morgantown

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 custom pajama pants, finisher medal, Santa hat, 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.

-  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 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.

Two food trucks will be on site this year.  Food available for purchase.

Join fellow runners on December 6, 2026 for the Run Santa Run 5K - Morgantown. It's a fantastic 0.8K, 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Morgantown.