Run Run Santa 1 Mile - Vero Beach

Run Run Santa 1 Mile

Saturday, December 23 (Viera) & Saturday, December 24 (Vero Beach) - 7:30 AM

• Run Run Santa 1 Mile is an all-Santa event taking place twice this holiday season.

• Space is limited- 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 a fabulous "Christmas Nutcracker" Medal.

• Free post-race holiday treats and drinks!

• Chance to win great Christmas gifts at the post-race parties! 

DATES, TIMES & LOCATIONS:

VIERA

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 - PACKET PICKUP

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935)

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22 - PACKET PICKUP

10:00 AM - 6:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Running Zone (3696 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32935)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24 - 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 22 - PACKET PICKUP 

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Runner's Depot (436 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23 - PACKET PICKUP 

10:00 AM - 4:30 PM: Packet Pickup & Registration at Runner's Depot (436 21st St, Vero Beach, FL 32960)

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 24 - 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 12/22/23

Individual Registration — $32                          

Space Coast Runners Member Registration — $29

No Santa Suit (use prior year’s suit) — Deduct $4 from registration price

All Registrations on Race Day — $35

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 12/23/23

Individual Registration — $32

No Santa Suit (use prior year’s suit) — $28

All Registrations on Race Day — $35

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 TO VIERA SANTA CHALLENGE:

Register to run both races Viera (12/23) and Vero Beach (12/24), You’ll get 1 Santa suit plus the 2023 Run Run Santa finisher medal PLUS the incredible Running Nutcrackers medal if you complete the 2 races!  Limited space available.  

Vero to Viera Santa Challenge — $55 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+

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 Outreach program 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.