New Canaan Santa Run
All ages and abilities are welcomed and encouraged to run or walk our 5K course or 1-mile course. Gather your family and friends to start your pre-Christmas weekend together in the pastoral setting of a truly scenic park.
Our Waveny Park courses start & finish at the historic 'Castle'. The park is home to spacious fields and groomed trails. You'll experience a true, peaceful setting with Nature on all sides!
Santa will be on-site to run with the kids in the Santa Dash. He will also be be available for family pictures & selfies before and after your run/walk.
Event Schedule:
7:30 am - Pre-reg pickup- bibs, shirts, swag from the porch behind the castle or out front if the weather is clear.
Arrive early, get a great spot, avoid the crunch!
(the kids will have more time to talk with Santa! And so will you!)
8:45 am - Santa Dash for kids- age 8 & under ONLY! (Parents/guardians can accompany the kids to avoid drama)
9:00 am - START of the Santa 5k Run/walk & One mile Walk
The 5K is a computer timed event. All 5k participants are eligible for awards.
The one mile is NOT timed and there are no awards.
Snacks and fluids to follow
10:00 am - Awards will be distributed