Surfin' Santa's Christmas In July 5k & Holiday Stroll 2026

Description

LAST YEAR WE SOLD OUT A WEEK IN ADVANCE.

DON'T GET SHUT OUT THIS YEAR!

Join us Sunday, July 26th at 8:30 AM for the Surfside Hotel

"Surfin’ Santa’s Christmas in July 5K and Holiday Stroll" to benefit

St Vincent’s Swim Across the Sound.

We have a strict, 250 person limit!

Last year we sold out ahead of the race date.

You can run or walk the " chip timed" 3.11 mile/5k event

Or you can walk the UNTIMED one-mile Holiday Stroll option . All abilities are welcome.

*EVERYONE 21 & over is eligible for a terrific "holiday cheer" drink after their finish.

(N/a drinks, other N/a fluids & soft drinks also available).

Our course runs through the scenic seaside neighborhood of Lordship, in Stratford.

2026 Fundraiser Recipient: St Vincent’s Swim Across The Sound:

Each Summer, swimmers make the 15.5 mile trek across the Long Island Sound

from Port Jefferson to Bridgeport. The Swim raises more than $500,000 a year to

support oncology programs and provide financial assistance to cancer patients and

families in our community regardless of where they are treated.

EVENT SCHEDULE REG OPENS May 1

July 12 - Registration deadline at midnight for guaranteed* shirt size.

After that 'as available' - and we could run out

SATURDAY, July 25, 8:30-10:30am (that's our hours, if you are early please don't feed the gulls)

Bib & swag pickup across the street from the Little Pub Restaurant, Washington Parkway.

SUNDAY, July 26 7:15-8:25 am Bib & swag pickup across the street from the Little Pub.

Really late reg online- only if not sold out. (but we likely will be)

8:20am FREE Kids Fun Run (9 year old & younger only please) Directed by Kids Queen Donna! 8:30 am START Timed 5K RUN /walk & untimed one mile stroll 8:55 am Post-event snacks, bottled water, AND Holiday Cheer (21 and over only)

Holiday Market and post-race reception begins at 9 am.

ONLINE REGISTRATION FEES - THE 5k (3.11 miles) TIMED EVENT - Fee for ALL ages 5/1-5/31 $33

6/1-6/30 $37

7/1-7/26 $40

THE ONE-Mile WALK ONLY, UNTIMED EVENT - Fee all ages 5/1-5/31 $30

6/1-6/30 $33

7/1-7/26 $35

Paid registrants receive.

Surfin Santa T-Shirt (size guarantee ends 7/12)

Computer chip timing for the 5k

Free parking till it fills up (don't be late please)

A beautiful, flat, scenic course along the water

Snacks & stuff when you are done

All paid registrants are invited to our post-race party with a choice of

Adult (21 & over) beverages TBD

Non alcohol choices as well

Snacks

Then enjoy -

more to follow. Stay tuned!

Prizes/awards

1st Men’s/1st Women’s Grand Prize: THE Surfside Getaway!

One night midweek getaway at the Surfside Hotel! Enjoy the beach,

the bikes, & the beautiful seaside village of Lordship.

Terms : one-night stay Sun-Thurs. Standard room. Based on availability.

Non-holiday or weekends. 2-week advance notice is required.

AWARDS/UNIQUE ‘Trophies’ - "Think Xmas Socks"...

Special themed stuff (or gift cards) to the top M & F

in age groups 9 & under, 10-13, 14-18, 19-29,

30-39, 40-49, 50-59, 60-69, 70-79, 80+ and first non-binary.

We are working on 2nd & 3rd place awards.

SPECIAL AWARDS- SWIM ACROSS THE SOUND GIFT BASKETS

Donated by Hartford Healthcare this Swim Across the Sound basket will be awarded

to the participant showing the most Holiday Cheer.

EVENT INFORMATION You can run or walk the "chip timed" 3.11 mile/5k event or walk the UNTIMED Holiday Stroll option.

All abilities are welcome All participants in both events will receive the same 'swag' of shirts and more.

ONLY The 5k TIMED distance participants are eligible for awards & prizes in their age groups.

The untimed walk does not include any awards.

This safe, modified event follows all state guidelines and health department mandates.

Parking is available in lots at the Little Pub, on Washington Pkwy, along the seawall and side streets.

Please do no