Santa Trot 5K!
December 12 @ 12:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Celebrate the holiday season with one of Butler County’s most festive traditions! Join C3 for the 3rd Annual Santa Trot 5K, where runners, walkers, families, and holiday enthusiasts come together for an afternoon filled with Christmas cheer. This festive run will be in partnership with West Chester Twp Holiday Market! Registration includes a race T-shirt and a Santa Suit for the first 100 registrants!
Whether you’re racing for a personal best, enjoying a festive walk with friends, or making memories with your family, there’s something for everyone!
Event Highlights
🎅 5K Timed Race – Compete for awards or challenge yourself at VOA Park!
🎄 5K Untimed Fun Run/Walk – Enjoy the same scenic route at your own pace in your favorite holiday attire.
🏃 Kids 1-Mile Timed Run – Young runners can test their speed in a professionally timed one-mile race.
🧝 Little Elf Run – Our youngest participants will love this fun, non-competitive dash designed just for little legs.
🎁 Holiday Fun
Christmas music and festive atmosphere
Holiday costumes encouraged
Finisher medals
Awards ceremony
Make a Day of It!
After the races, continue the celebration by visiting the West Chester Township Holiday Market, taking place from 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM at the VOA Lodge. Shop local artisans, enjoy delicious food, seasonal entertainment, photos with Santa, story time and crafts with MidPointe Library and discover unique holiday gifts while soaking up the Christmas spirit.
Whether you’re chasing a PR or simply creating a new family tradition, the Santa Trot 5K is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season.
Run Merry. Give Joy. Make Memories.
| Price Schedule | 5K (Timed or Untimed | Timed Youth 1-Mile | Little Elf Run |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through October 31st | $35 | $5 | Free! |
| Through November 30th | $40 | $5 | Free! |
| Through December 10th | $45 | $5 | Free! |
| Race Day | $50 | $5 | Free! |
| Schedule Of Events |
|---|
| 10:30am: Registration/Packet Pick up opens at VOA Fieldhouse |
| 12:00pm: Santa Trot 5k timed run! |
| 12:01pm: Santa Trot 5k untimed! |
| 12:45pm: Awards |
| 12:50pm: Timed kids run- 1mile |
| 1:00pm: Little Elf Run |
Pre-Race Packet Pickup
| December 11th: 5:00pm – 7:00pm @ MidPointe Library, West Chester OH (9363 Centre Pointe Dr, West Chester Township, OH 45069) |
SWAG
Coming Soon!
Course Map
Awards
Top 3 in Each Age Group and Top 3 of youth timed run.
Race registrations are non-refundable and non-transferable.
