Hotels Near Santa’s 5K Run/Walk – Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services 2026 — Mt. Ulla, NC Dec 2026

Date

December 12, 2026

Location

Mt. Ulla, NC

Venue

Millbridge Ruritan Building

Start Time

9:00 AM

Sunrise

7:23 AM

Entry Fee

$10.00 – $35.00

Events

5K Run / Walk, Fun Run

Includes

T-Shirt

Santa's 5K Run/Walk – Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services takes place on December 12, 2026, at Millbridge Ruritan Building in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina. The event offers 5 mile and 5K distances with a typical start time of 9:00 AM. Entry fees range from $10.00 to $35.00.

From the Race Organizer

COURSE - A 3.1 mile course that loops through and around the beautiful West Rowan area. For competitive and recreational runners. Walkers welcomed. All proceeds go to Rowan Helping Ministries - a not-for-profit volunteer-based corporation which operates human service programs to assist the economically disadvantaged. *Canned goods and used running shoes will be collected at the race. Donated items will be dispersed by Rowan Helping Ministries after the race. 5k price through December 11 - $30 Race Day price - $35 1/2 Mile Fun Run price - $10 Race Day Registration & Check-In: 7:30 a.m. 5K: 9:00 a.m. Fun Run: 9:45 a.m. Registration & Check-In will be at the Millbridge Ruritan Building - 490 Sloan Rd., Mt. Ulla, NC 28125 AWARDS - Immediately following the race: 5K Top 3 Male and Female participants in each age division. Top 3 Overall Male and Female. Overall Masters Male and Female. 1/2 Mile Fun-Run Top 3 Male and Female ages 12 and under. AGE GROUPS 5K 11 & under, 12-15, 16-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70 & over. 1/2 Mile Fun Run 12 & under SHIRTS - The first 150 5K participants will receive a long-sleeve technical t-shirt. BREAKFAST - All 5K and Fun Run participants plus volunteers will receive a light breakfast following the races. Spectators and others can purchase the breakfast as a donation to Rowan Helping Ministries. DIRECTIONS - The Millbridge Ruritan Building is on Sloan Road, just off Highway 150 midway between Salisbury and Mooresville. Just follow the signs for Sloan Park near the Millbridge Community crossroads. Turn left on Sloan coming from Mooresville and right on Sloan coming from Salisbury. The Ruritan Building is on the right less than a half mile from Hwy. 150, and is directly across from Sloan Park. For more information, please contact David Freeze at david.freeze@ctc.net or 704-310-6741. Timing and scoring for the 5K will be provided by Salisbury Rowan Runners .

Course & Travel Notes

Santa's 5K Run/Walk in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina takes place at 823 ft elevation with a 9:00 AM start time, which is after the 7:23 AM sunrise. December typical monthly weather normals show an average high of 53°F and average low of 30°F, with measurable precipitation occurring on 32% of days. Concord-Padgett Regional Airport is the nearest airport, located 18.7 miles from the venue.

⛰️ 823 ft elevation☀️ Typically 53°F / 30°F · 32% chance of rain✈️ Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA) — 18.7 mi

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Frequently Asked Questions

When is Santa’s 5K Run/Walk – Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services 2026 — Mt. Ulla, NC?

Santa’s 5K Run/Walk – Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services 2026 — Mt. Ulla, NC takes place on December 12, 2026. The race is held in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina.

Where is Santa’s 5K Run/Walk – Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services 2026 — Mt. Ulla, NC held?

Santa’s 5K Run/Walk – Official NC Bigfoot Christmas Reunion Presented by Global Contact Services 2026 — Mt. Ulla, NC is held at Millbridge Ruritan Building in Mt. Ulla, North Carolina.

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