Run Santa Run - South Park

If you're looking to celebrate the holidays with jolly vibes, easy parking, and the best swag in Pittsburgh, Run Santa Run is for you! 

Join hundreds of runners and walkers as we turn South Park into a sea of Santas, elves, reindeer, and runners! We sell out every year; sign up now to secure your spot at the start. Bring your Santa suits, elf ears, and holiday cheer!

20+ Years Supporting Amachi Pittsburgh:

Participants are invited to bring an unwrapped toy or make a donation to Amachi Pittsburgh, helping local kids in need. More info below!

Awards will be presented in the following categories.

• OVERALL
  • Top 3 male and female
• AGE GROUPS - top 3 in each of the following categories
  • 9 and under
  • 10-14
  • 15-19
  • 20-29
  • 30-39
  • 40-49
  • 50-50
  • 60-69
  • 70+

Run Santa Run South Park will take place on the South Park Fairgrounds track and on the running path along Corrigan Drive.   

• The race will begin near the museum building on the fairgrounds track.
• Runners will run 1/2 lap and then exit the track and cross Corrigan Drive to the running path
• Runners will run out and back along the running path and then return to the track to finish
• There will be an aid station at approximately mile 1.2 and 2.2 (you will pass it on the out and back)

CLICK HERE FOR 2024 COURSE MAP

We at GCXC love dogs and many of our staff have them.  They are a wonderful addition to any family.   However, for safety and insurance reasons, we do not allow them at our events.  Please come to our races and have a blast with your family, friends and fellow runners but we kindly ask you to leave your dogs at home.  

SERVICE ANIMALS:  If you will be accompanied by a service animal, please contact the race director before the event so that we may make the appropriate accommodations for you.

Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.

GCXC does allow strollers at races where it is safe to do so.   If there is a race where we can not, we will specifically list that on the event website.   

However, we do ask that anyone with a stroller start in the rear of the event, or if you are competitive with your stroller, start on the left or right of the field and not in the middle.  This will allow for the safety and comfort of all participants at the event.  Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

PRE-RACE

• Thursday, Dec 12th
• 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
• Burn Boot Camp Bethel Park
  • AHN Sports Complex at Cool Springs
  • 3001 Cool Springs Dr, Pittsburgh, PA 15234

RACE DAY

• Pick-up will open at 7:30 am in the museum building near the fairgrounds track.

Parking and restrooms are located next to the fairgrounds.   Check in will take place in the museum building near the track.

The only thing better than running the most festive 5k of the season is running it with friends & family!  Invite others to join you and earn cash back on your registration.

HOW DO I EARN REWARDS?  JUST FOLLOW THESE STEPS.

• When you register, you will receive your personal rewards link in your confirmation email. 
• Simply share that link with your family, friends, and fellow runners via email, social media or text.
• For every transaction that is completed, using your unique code, you will earn a referral credit. 
• When you hit a level below, you will instantly earn a reward back to the payment method that you signed up with.

1. 1. 5 referral registrations = $10 BACK
   2. 10 referral registrations = $20 BACK

The more you refer, the greater your rewards.  So spread the word and start saving today!

RULES

• The referral has to signup with your unique referral link. You cannot email us "after the fact for credit" saying "I referred someone and ask for them to be added to your total.
• RunSignUp system automatically keeps track and refunds automatically.

HOW CAN I SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE REGISTERED THROUGH MY REFERRAL LINK?

• You can track your referred registrations through your RunSignUp profile. Log into RunSignUp and go to Runner Links>>My Referrals or click THIS LINK. 

If you would like to participate virtually this year, we have you covered.   Just click the link below and register for your virtual event.  

Please help us support Amachi and bring an unwrapped toy for a child aged infant through 18 years old.  These gifts will be distributed to children throughout the county during December and hopefully bring them a sense of support and joy during the holiday season.