Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run
About this race
Get ready for Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run! This enchanting evening 1 mile, 5k, & 10k run/walk, led by Santa, will immerse you in a winter wonderland of twinkling lights & festive decorations. Each participant gets Custom Race Pajama Pants for the cold evenings, and Custom Finishers Medal!
Join us for a heartwarming celebration of joy and camaraderie, surrounded by the magic of the holiday season. Don't miss this unique event, the post-race sweets, and SANTA! - Register Now!
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Typical race-day weather
Based on 8 years of Open-Meteo archive data for this event's race dates in Springfield, plus the 3 days either side.
The sun rises at 7:16 AM and sets at 4:56 PM local time (CST) in Springfield on December 11, 2026 — 9h 39m of daylight.
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Where this page comes from. Race details were last updated on . We re-check listings regularly and again in the week before race day.
- 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, 40 Springfield events
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