Rock'in Santa Half Marathon & Sunshine Santa 5K
Updated
Saturday, December 12, 2026, first start 9:00 AM, in Knoxville (4910 Bradshaw Road). Distances: 5K, Half marathon. Entry from $40 to $95; the 5K goes from $40 to $45 after November 28.
Course and race notes
Get into the holiday spirit with either a half marathon or 5K run Saturday, December 12th, 2026 from Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville, TN.
Events benefit the Sunshine Ambassadors - Enriching the lives of people with disabilities through dance!
In the organizer's words, from the race's own listing.
Race details
Date
Saturday, December 12
2026 · in 35 days
Start time
9:00 AM
Earliest wave
Course
Road or path
Paved course
Distances
5KHalf marathon
Price
$40 to $95
Plus the platform's processing fee
5K goes up after Sat Nov 28 (in 21 days)
Registration
Open
Online signup closes Sat Dec 12 (in 35 days)
Opened Dec 26, 2025
Race day in Knoxville
Weather
52° / 30°F
Typical high and low for December 12, with a 36% chance of rain.
NOAA 1991–2020 climate normals, Knoxville Exp Stn, TN (6.2 mi away). Averages, not a forecast; a forecast appears here a week out.
Daylight
7:36 AM – 5:22 PM
Sunrise and sunset on Saturday.
Calculated for the race location.
Where it is
Pin from the race's listed address. The start line can differ; check the race website for the course map. Directions
Plan your trip
For the night before, Fri Dec 11
Where to stay
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Trip cost
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Race entry starts at the lowest listed price, before the platform's fee.