Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k

Toy Drive

Santa Fun Run/Walk 5K

5K

Your entry fee is a toy for a kid

🎅🎁🎄

Sat, Dec 19

2026

9:00 AM

start

Leroy Mathis Park

Inman, SC

This race registration fee is a donated toy!

About the Race

This race registration fee is a donated toy! Please bring one toy that is unwrapped but NEW per registered runner. If you are a family of 5, please bring 5 toys! Thank you!

As in years past, we will have Santa for pictures.

Race Day Details

Date Saturday, December 19, 2026

Location Leroy Mathis Park

Address 50 Bishop St, Inman, SC 29349

Packet Pickup 8:00 AM to 8:50 AM at Leroy Mathis Park

The Events

Santa Fun Run/Walk 5K · 9:00 AM

Please bring a toy. This is a toy drive for those less fortunate; toys distributed by Upstate Family Resource Center.

Race Morning Timeline

8:45 AM Pre-race announcements and course briefing

9:00 AM Santa Fun Run/Walk 5k starts

9:55 AM Awards (results are live on the race page as runners finish)

10:15 AM Course closes

Times are based on the start times above.

Things to Take Note Of

• Online registration will remain open through the start of the race.

• Race day registration will be available on your personal phones only.

• Packet pickup will take place starting one hour prior to the event and will close at 8:50 AM at Leroy Mathis Park.

Race Shirts

There is an option to purchase a shirt from Carolina Headware, who is providing the age group awards. They are donating all profits to the Spartanburg County Foundation Emergency Management Fund (02296).

Course and Parking

Parking is available at Leroy Mathis Park (50 Bishop St, Inman, SC 29349). Please arrive at least 30 minutes before your start to park and check in, follow any posted signs or volunteers, and carpool if you can.

Start/Finish on Google Maps

Course Map

Race Awards

• Top overall male and female

• Top male and female in each age group

Age Group Categories

0-12 13-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60-69 70+

Toys for Families in Need

All toys donated will go to the Upstate Family Resource Center for distribution to needy families across our community.

Race Policies

• Rain or shine: the race goes on in any weather. If lightning or severe weather makes it unsafe, the start may be delayed.

• No refunds: all registrations are final.

Let's Stay Connected

If there are any questions, please call 864-595-5368.

Questions? Use the contact form below or tap the chat button in the corner.