Expected December 2027
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Santa Hustle Johnson City is a festive holiday race day held in Johnson City, Tennessee, on Saturday 19 December 2026. Runners turn out dressed in full Santa suits and take on a cheerfully decorated winter course alongside a flurry of fellow participants in the holiday spirit. Candy canes and warm cookies are handed out along the route and holiday hits play throughout the morning, so the atmosphere stays light and celebratory from the first wave to the last finisher. The day offers a 10K, a 5K and a short Kids Dash, making it easy for friends, families and first-timers to join in together. The event is part of the wider Santa Hustle Race Series, which is staged in cities across the United States and also includes a virtual option.
Festive holiday-themed route through Johnson City
Candy canes and warm cookies on course
Holiday music along the way
Runners dressed in full Santa suits
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510 Bert St, Johnson City, TN 37601, USA
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What you get
Part of the Santa Hustle Race Series, with events in multiple US cities and a virtual race option
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The event is built around the festive theme and most participants turn up in full Santa suits and holiday fancy dress. Dressing up is very much part of the fun, but the page does not state a costume as a formal entry requirement.
Yes. Candy canes and warm cookies are handed out along the route, and holiday music plays to keep the mood festive. Carry your own hydration if you need more than the on-course offerings.
Yes. Santa Hustle Johnson City is one event in the Santa Hustle Race Series, which is staged in cities across the United States including Chicago and San Antonio, and also offers a virtual race. New cities have been joining the series.
It is a mid-December race in eastern Tennessee, so cold, wet or even snowy conditions are possible. Dress in layers you can adjust, and check the forecast in the days before travelling.
Participants will have until 2 weeks prior to the race to change their shirt size on RunSignUp. If it is within two weeks of the race, we allow every participant the opportunity to pick up the shirt size they’ve ordered during registration. If you’d like to exchange your shirt size, please bring your unworn shirt to the Registration tent after the event concludes.
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Expected December 2027
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