2026 Binghamton Santa Run

Run, Jingle, & Cheer! Join the 2026 Binghamton Santa Run

Join us for Binghamton's most joyful 5k, brought to you by local Toyota Dealerships Empire, Gault, and Williams! Kick off the holiday season with the Binghamton Santa Run, a festive 5K run/walk that's fun for the whole family! Join us on Sunday, December 13th, 2026 in downtown Binghamton and support St. John the Evangelist School while creating lasting memories with a fun-filled morning of holiday cheer!

Celebrate the Holidays in festive Santa Style!

Dress up in your favorite holiday costume and compete for prizes in our costume contest! Bring the whole family! There's a 1/4 mile kids' run for Santa's Little Helpers starting at 10:00 AM (no registration required). Enjoy a post-race celebration filled with holiday treats and mingle with fellow runners!

Registration open now! Secure your spot and snag early bird pricing (includes shirt, hat, and photo with Santa) by November 26th. Registration is online only.  No paper or cash accepted!  No shirt guaranteed after 11/26.

Become a Santa's Helper!

Volunteer your time to make the Binghamton Santa Run a magical experience for all. From cheering on runners to ensuring a smooth race day, your help is essential!

Choose your role:

Course setup and breakdown
Packet pickup and distribution
Water station support
Crowd control and cheering
And more!

Sign up here today to spread holiday cheer!

The "Binghamton Santa Run" is a 5K Run/Walk that is fun for the whole family. We encourage you to dress up as your favorite holiday character or tradition; Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch, Reindeer, Elves, Dreidel, Menorah, Ornaments, Tree, Candlestick. The ideas are endless and we even give prizes for the best costume!