Rotary Santa Run 5K & 1 mile Family Fun Walk & Santa Elf kids run

🎅 Race Overview

Evansville Rotary’s elves are busy preparing for the Santa Run on Saturday, 12/6/2025:

The 12th annual Evansville Rotary Santa Run!!

Join us for the 9AM for the CANNON start from Buffalo Trace Council’s Eykamp Scout Center, 3501 E. Lloyd Expressway, Evansville.

Note parking is in the near vicinity, but not available at the Eykamp Scout Center, so plan ahead. We’ll run (or walk) through the beautiful east-side Evansville residential neighborhoods, and you may just see friends and neighbors (and carolers), Evansville’s own The Boom Squad, and Evansville Mounted Police (or is that Central Park Rangers?) cheering you along. Stick around a bit after for award presentation while you enjoy Donut Bank donut balls, apples or bananas from Houchin Industries, and hot chocolate or coffee.

📅 Date and Location

• Event Date: Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 9 am
• 5K Start: Buffalo Trace Council, 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN
• Course Details: The 5K race will travel west to Vann Ave and winds through east-side neighborhoods of Evansville.
• 1 Mile Walk: It will begin at the Buffalo Trace Council and lead you over the pedestrian bridge and back to the start.

🏃‍♂️ Santa Elf Kids Run

Beginning at 8:30 am is the Santa Elf kids run from 50 meters to 150 meters for kids ages 1-9. All finishers of the kids run will receive a medal.

• 1-3 years old: 50 meters
• 4-6 years old: 100 meters
• 7-9 years old: 150 meters

🏆 Awards

New this year, the Santa Elf kids run from 50 meters to 150 meters for kids ages 1-9. All finishers of the kids run will receive a medal.

• 5K Awards: Overall Male and Female
• Age Groups: (1st male and female in each group) 1-9, 10-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44, 45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75-79, 80+

🎉 Most Spirited Award

5 awards total – prizes to be given. Categories are: Families, Teams, Kids (1-9 years of age), Young adults (ages 10-18), and Adults 19+

💰 Registration Information

You better watch out… We expect several hundred runners to register and come to town for this Rotary Santa Run. Don’t wait and don’t be late. Registration costs goes up to $35 plus the processing fee after November 30th. Santa Elf Run is $5 per child.

📦 Packet Pickup Location

Your Santa suit, race bib number and registration packets will be available to pick up on Friday, Dec. 5 from 11 am to 6 pm in the lobby of the Buffalo Trace Council, 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN or on RACE Day, December 6 at the Buffalo Trace Council from 7 am to 9 am, the start of the race. They will not be mailed to you.

🕒 Late & Final Registration

If you have not registered for the Rotary Santa Run and decide to get in on all the fun at the last minute, you can register at the lobby of the Buffalo Trace Council, 3501 E Lloyd Expressway, Evansville, IN on Friday, Dec. 5 from 11 am to 6 pm or on the race date December 6 from 7 am to 8:45 am, the start of the race. You will need to fill out one registration form for each participant. You may pay by cash or check and the cost is $35 per participant.

🏁 Race Day

The race must go on!!! There will be no cancellations for inclement weather. After all, Santa wouldn’t cancel Christmas for a little snow!

⏱️ Timing

The race will be officially timed by “To the Finish.” Results will be posted at www.tothefinishtiming.com.

🐶 Strollers and Pets

Strollers may be used in the 5K, but in the event of inclement weather please use caution to keep any children safe. Bicycles and strollers are allowed in the 1-mile walk. Dogs, cats, lions, reindeer, and bears, as well as skates, skateboards, and scooters are NOT ALLOWED in any of the races.

🚗 Parking

Parking will be available at marked lots on the Buffalo Trace Council property and the State Hospital property. Please obey parking signs. Please do not park on the busy streets surrounding the Buffalo Trace Council, as your car may interfere with the runners and the holiday traffic.

🌐 More Information

For additional information, you can visit the event page at Rotary Santa Run.