Cranford Santa Donut 5K
Participants run, walk, or jingle in Santa gear along a relatively flat 5K course made up of roads and paved trails. Finishers are treated to delicious donuts after crossing the finish line. Proceeds from the event support the Live Run Give Christmas Cheer Fund to help families impacted financially by cancer.
What to Expect
Festive 5K run and walk featuring donuts at the finish line
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Live Run Give
Food & Drink
Donuts are provided at the finish line.
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Families, friends, and casual runners
Vibe
Festive and community-minded
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$
Photo Friendly
Moderate
Weather Sensitivity
High
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $40 entry. A bundle listing offers a $3 discount per event. – Get tickets
- Hours: Race: 10:15AM EST. Packet pickup: Friday 12/5, 3–7 at Fleet Feet Summit (the FAQ says Friday 4–7 pm); day-of packet pickup starts at 8:00 am.
- Parking: Park at Union County Community College across the street. On-site parking is limited and fills quickly.
- Accessibility: The 5K course is relatively flat with roads and paved trails.
Tips & Advice
- Register ahead of time, because race-day slots may be limited and the entry price goes up after October 29.
- Park at Union County Community College across the street, since the small on-site lot fills up quickly on race morning.
- Pick up your packet on Friday at Fleet Feet in Summit to avoid the race-morning line, or have a friend grab it if you tell them first.
- If you're coming with five or more people, email liverungivellc@gmail.com so they can set your items aside and keep the pickup line moving.
- Come dressed in Santa gear, since the whole field turns out in Santa shirts and hats to run, walk or jingle the course.
Special Events & Promotions
- Tacos & Santa bundle: sign up for this race and the Riviera Maya Taco Trot 5K in Roxbury together for a discount on each event.
- Group and team discounts are available.
- This year's proceeds support three families impacted financially by cancer through the Live Run Give Christmas Cheer Fund.
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to run?
No. People run, walk or jingle their way to the finish, many in Santa shirts and hats.
What's the course like?
It's a relatively flat 5K on roads and paved trails.
What do I get at the finish?
A medal and donuts at the finish line, and every participant gets a hat.
Are there awards?
Yes. The top 3 men and women overall win awards. So do the top 3 in each age group, from 10 & under up to 80+.
Who does the race support?
All proceeds go to the Live Run Give Christmas Cheer Fund. This year it is supporting three families affected financially by cancer.
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