Santa Made Me Do It
Organizer's Description
Santa Made Me Do It! is a 5K road race, 2 mile walk and 1/4-mile kids fun run on December 6, 2025 in Bethlehem, CT. This race is organized by The First Mile and will be held in conjunction with the Bethlehem Christmastown Festival.
Location and parking
The race starts in front of the Memorial Hall on the Bethlehem Town Green.
Parking will be at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT. Shuttle buses will bring runners and spectators to the Town Green beginning at 8:30 AM. The shuttle buses will run continuously throughout the day, so runners and their families can stay after the race and check out the festival.
There will NOT be parking available at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. Runners may also be dropped off at the Green.
Race Day Information
The 5K race and 2 mile walk start together at 10 AM. There is a free kids' fun run at 9:30 AM.
Packet pick-up and day-of-race registration starting at 8:30 AM on the Town Green in front of Memorial Hall.
Awards: Overall Male/Female/Non-Binary finishers. Top three in the following age groups: 6 and under, 7-12, 13-19, 20-29, 30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+
Registration
Pre-Registration: $30 Race Day Registration: $35
Kids 12 and Under: $10
T-Shirts for everyone registered by midnight Sunday, November 30th, 2025 (Must be present to receive)
Free Santa Made Me Do It 2025 Ornaments for the first 200 registered.
Race Events
Kid's Fun Run
2 Mile Walk
5K Road Race
Race Information
Date
Saturday, December 6, 2025
End Date
December 6, 2025
Location
Bethlehem, Connecticut
18 Main St South
06751