Paw Paw Rotary 5K Santa Run

Get into the Holiday Spirit with Exercise & Fun!

The Paw Paw Area Rotary Club is hosting its 14th Annual 5K Santa Run and 1Mile Fun Walk on Saturday, December 13, 2025 at Freshwater Community Church.  Proceeds from the Run will be used to further the Rotary Club’s efforts both locally & worldwide. 

Each participant receives a 5-piece Santa suit that is worn during the Run/Walk (kids under 12 receive a Santa hat). A $100 donation will be made to Rotary International's WASH program on behalf of the men's and the women's 1st place runners.  Rotary's WASH initiative works to bring clean water, sanitation and hygiene programs worldwide to communities in need. 

The Santa Run is a popular community event enjoyed by participants and spectators alike.  Enjoy our pre-run party with live music, treats, and time to visit with friends. To add to the fun, we'll again have a face painter available. The race kicks off at 9 am when you will help fill the town with Christmas cheer as one of the hundreds of Santas running through downtown Paw Paw!

Schedule

Onsite registration and event sign-in 7:30—8:30 a.m.
5K Run & Walk 9:00 a.m.
Fun Walk 9:05 a.m.

Cost

$25 Early online registration (until Wednesday, December, 10th, 2025)
$30 Onsite registration day of event (After December 10th, 2025 online registration will be closed, please register on site on the day of the event.)
Under 12—FREE

Everyone’s a winner!  The purpose of this event is to provide a fun and family-friendly community run that everyone can enjoy. Every Santa who participates is a winner whether they're just there for a fun-run, or working to beat a personal record. In addition to your Santa suit, a medal will be presented to each person who completes the Santa Run. 

This event is NOT timed.

Event and Onsite Registration

Early arrival is encouraged! Event and onsite registration will be at Freshwater Community Church.  Pick up your Santa suit and enjoy live holiday music. To add to the fun, face painting will again be provided. And don't forget to come back in to pick up a healthy snack after the race. 

Bad Weather

The run will be canceled by 7:30 a.m. on race day if the weather is too severe. There will be no refunds.

Other Information

*Dogs are not allowed on the course.

*All walkers and participants with strollers will be required to wait until all runners have crossed the start line.

Get into the holiday spirit & sign up for the run TODAY!