Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run (Fun Run Event)

Pensacola's First Annual Bananas Vs. Santas Run (Fun Run Event) Race Information

<p>&#x1f34c;&#x1f385; <strong>Bananas vs. Santa&#39;s Run/Walk/Social</strong></p> <p>&#x1f4c5; Saturday, December 20, 2025<br />Location:<br />&#x1f4cd; South Market at 3-Mile Bridge, Pensacola, FL</p> <p> <br />&#x1f3c3;‍♂️ About the Event<br />It’s the ultimate holiday showdown — Bananas vs. Santas!</p> <p>(This is a untimed 5k) Run 5k, walk a mile, just hang out and play or watch the games or eat. The $$ from registration is for hiring a road crossing guard to anyone hitting the bridge. </p> <p><strong>Costume pickup!</strong> (The week leading up to the event, costumes will be available for pickup at Fleet Feet located 236 w garden st. Downtown Pensacola. Advised against, however we will have them morning of the event!)</p> <p><br />Come dressed in your best banana gear &#x1f34c; or Santa costume &#x1f385; for a fun run/walk/social that’s all about festive fun, friendly rivalry, and community spirit.</p> <p><br />Whether you sprint, jog, walk, or strut, you’re part of the fun!</p> <p>All fitness levels are welcome.<br />The small fee helps pay for crossing guards and more, untimed, family-friendly event. Costumes encouraged!</p> <p>This year we are planning to have a cross guard to allow bridge access from our parking area.</p> <p>&#x1f389; Special Kickoff: Gallery Night Street Takeover!<br />Join us Friday night, December 19, at Pensacola Gallery Night for a special pre-run social gathering!<br />We’ll meet up and “take to the streets” together — decked out in our bananas and Santa suits! &#x1f34c;&#x1f385;</p> <p>Gallery Night Details:</p> <p>&#x1f4cd; Downtown Pensacola<br />&#x1f555; Meet-up Time: 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet<br />&#x1f3b6; Food, drinks, music, and festive fun!<br /> <br />&#x1f6cd;️ Costume Alert:<br />Need a Santa suit?<br />&#x1f385; Fleet Feet Pensacola will have Santa &amp; Banana suits available for just $15 — stop by before the event to grab yours while supplies last!</p> <p> <br />&#x1f558; Run/Walk Schedule — December 20:<br />7:30 AM — Check-in &amp; Festive Meet-up<br />8:00 AM — Banana vs. Santa Fun Run/Walk Start<br />9:00 AM — Post-Run Social (Food, Drinks, Photos!)</p> <p> </p> <p><strong>Festive Game for Bananas vs. Santas</strong><br />&#x1f34c; Banana Costume Contest</p> <p>Best individual banana, best group banana, and most creative banana costume!<br />&#x1f385; Santa Costume Contest</p> <p>Best Santa, best Santa family/group, and most hilarious Santa.</p> <p>&#x1f34c; Banana Toss&#x1f384; Candy Cane Toss</p> <p>&#x1f3c3;‍♂️ Banana Balance Sprint</p> <p>&#x1f3a8; Banana Decoration Contest</p> <p>Relay race where players must stack “presents” (small boxes) and carry them across a finish line without dropping them!</p> <p>Classic tug-of-war, but maybe with &#34;Bananas vs. Santas&#34; teams!</p> <p>&#x1f34c; Banana Tug-of-War</p> <p>&#x1f4dd; Important Notes:<br />This is a fun, social event — no timing chips or awards for speed.<br />Dress up, show up, and have FUN!<br />Friendly dogs and strollers welcome.<br />Bring your holiday spirit!<br /> <br />&#x1f4e2; Stay Updated:<br />Follow Fleet Feet Pensacola on Facebook and Instagram for event updates, costume inspiration, and more surprises leading up to race day!</p> <p> </p>