Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN

Date
December 12, 2026
Location
Fort Wayne, IN
Venue
202 W Superior St
Start Time
8:00 AM
Sunrise
7:56 AM
Entry Fee
$45.00
Events
Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5K / Adult, Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5K / YOUTH ONLY
Includes
T-Shirt
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The Fort Wayne Great Santa Run costs $45.00 and takes place on December 12, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana at 202 W Superior St. The 1-mile running event starts at 8:00 AM.

From the Race Organizer
The 4th Annual Fort Wayne Great Santa Run will take flight on Dec. 12, 2026 in downtown Fort Wayne. Registration is open, so start stretching those Santa muscles and get ready for the Jolliest 5k of the season. Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 5k downtown begins and ends at Prominade Park downtown Fort Wayne and starts at 8am on December 12, 2026! Fill the downtown with holiday cheer as hundreds of Santa's run through the downtown area of Fort Wayne! Every participant will receive a race finishers shirt, a Santa suit, a finisher medal/ornament, and holiday treats - who doesn't like cookies & hot chocolate? Santa Suit's include Santa's red hat, red pants, black belt, red coat and a white furry beard. Each participant will also receive a Finisher Shirt & medal /ornament. Shirt size cutoff date is 12/5/26 Important: Packet Pickup: Dec. 11, 2026, Fleet Feet Fort Wayne Southwest 5661 Coventry Lane, Fort Wayne, IN 46804 2:00pm - 7:00pm . It is important to pickup your packets day before race so everyone can wear their Santa Suits for race day! Start/Finish: Check our website for the 5K route coming soon! *Please Note: A percentage of the registration proceeds will go towards the American Cancer Society for Esophageal Cancer Research in memory of Richard K. Croy Pictures: We would love to see your pictures! On Facebook & Instagram, use #GreatSantaRunFW

Course & Travel Notes

In December, Fort Wayne averages a high of 38°F and a low of 24°F, with 40% of days experiencing measurable precipitation. The Fort Wayne Great Santa Run takes place at 764 ft elevation with an 8:00 AM start time, approximately 4 minutes after sunrise at 7:56 AM. Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) is located 7.7 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 764 ft elevation☀️ Typically 38°F / 24°F · 40% chance of rain✈️ Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA) — 7.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN?

Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Where is Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN held?

Fort Wayne Great Santa Run 2026 — Fort Wayne, IN is held at 202 W Superior St in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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