Friday evening, December 5th
     Illuminated Firetruck Procession
     All along Main Street (after the tree lighting)
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2022 First Place Trophy: Beacon Falls.
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2022 Second Place Trophy: Prospect
Saturday morning, December 5th
     "Santa Made Me Do It" 5K
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2021 First Place Male Finisher, Joey Catuccio from Southbury, CT.
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2021 First Place Female Finisher, Cara Riley from Manchester, CT.
It's a 5K road race. Tell your friends that "Santa made you do it!" Join us again this year for a festive spot of fun!
WHEN
Saturday, December 5, 2026
​at 10:00 AM  

Park at the Bethlehem Fair Grounds, 384 Main St North, Bethlehem, CT.

Shuttle buses bring runners and spectators to the Green beginning at 8:30 a.m. Buses run continuously during the festival, so runners and their families can stay after the race to enjoy the festival.

NOTICE: There is no parking at the Green and the road will be closed to traffic. However, runners may be dropped off at the north end of the Town Green.

The 2026 race will start in front of Memorial Hall next to the Bethlehem Green.​
​Register early.  ​Go to:  Santa Made Me Do It for more details.
PARKING
Parking for 2026 will be at the fairgrounds 1 mile north of town.  Shuttle buses will be provided.
WHERE
Races start at the Bethlehem Green.
FEE
 To register go to: application
Visit the FIRST MILE website for more Santa race information.
ORGANIZED BY FIRST MILE IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE BETHLEHEM CHRISTMAS TOWN COMMITTEE.
Saturday afternoon, December 5th

To be determined for 2026.  Once details are know they will be posted on this site.