Join GCXC Racing, Santa, and hundreds of runners and walkers to fill the streets with holiday spirit for the fourth annual "Run Santa Run 5K & Reindeer Ramble" taking place at Louisville High School in Louisville, Ohio, just a short drive from Canton and surrounding areas. Participants are encouraged to dress "festive".
The event takes place on Sunday, December 13th, 2026.
5K registration includes fleece blanket, finisher medal, Santa hat, custom bib and swag bag. Optional long sleeves and fleece hoodies also available for pre-order during registration.
Reindeer Ramble registration includes a finisher medal, custom bib and reindeer.
- Early packet pick-up takes place at UnHitched Brewing Company on Saturday, December 12th from 2:30pm-4:00pm
- Race day packet pick-up and registration take place from 7:00am-8:00am inside the high school.
- The 400-meter Reindeer Ramble begins at 8:15am.
- The chip-timed 5K run/walk will begin at 8:30am.
- The start/finish line for the 5K is located in front of Louisville High School and takes participants on an out-and-back course through residential streets and country roads. The Reindeer Ramble will take place in the front parking lot of Louisville High School.
Top three overall males and females in the 5K will receive UnHitched gift cards ($75, $50, $25).
Additional awards to the top three males and females in the following age groups:
9 & Under, 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 & Up.
Top three overall males and females in the 5k will received UnHitched gift cards ($75, $50, $25).
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 0.25 Miles
Type — Running
08:15
$15.00
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
Dec 13, 2026
Distance — 5K
Type — Running
08:30
$30.00
These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Louisville.
Learn more about the host city, Louisville.
Louisville is a bedroom community in Stark County, Ohio, with beautiful, well maintained homes and parks. In 2019, it had a population of about 9,400 people.
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location_on Canton, Ohio, US
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