Christmas Town Dash

Sun, Dec 6, 2026, 8:30 AM EST

Location: Williamsburg, VA; 1 Busch Gardens Way, 23185
Type: RUN

At a glance

Run through the festive lights and sounds of Busch Gardens Christmas Town, complete with a unique ornament medal and a high-five from Santa.

Fun
Scenic
Quirky
Festive

Embrace the holiday spirit at the Christmas Town Dash, an 8K run through Busch Gardens Williamsburg's festive Christmas Town. This event invites you to experience the sights, smells, and sounds of the season. Gather your loved ones for a memorable morning, culminating in a cheerful finish line high-five from Santa and Mrs. Claus. It's a wonderful way to celebrate the holidays with a unique running experience.

What to expect

Run an 8K through the beautifully decorated Christmas Town at Busch Gardens.
Receive a long-sleeve technical shirt and a custom finisher medal that doubles as a tree ornament.
Enjoy a complimentary Christmas Town 2026 ticket and a discounted Busch Gardens 2027 spring ticket.

Standout details

Run through Busch Gardens Christmas Town
Finisher medal doubles as a tree ornament
High-five from Santa and Mrs. Claus
Includes a free Christmas Town 2026 ticket

Perks & features

Medal

From the public listing — confirm on the official site.

Auto-drafted from the public listing — confirm details on the official event page before signing up.

Distances & registration

3 options

Registration for all distances is through the official signup link above.

8K
Sun, Dec 6, 8:30 AM EST · From $43.40
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 6, 2026, 6:59 PM EST
8K
Sun, Dec 6, 8:30 AM EST · From $43.40
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 6, 2026, 3:30 AM EST
880 Yards
Sun, Dec 6, 8:00 AM EST · From $22.20
Opens Jan 31, 2026, 7:00 AM EST · Closes Dec 6, 2026, 3:30 AM EST

Vibe Check

Easygoing

Rolling area

The course

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Timed race

From the organizer

Get ready for the best holiday run of the season as you tour through Busch Gardens Williamsburg’s Christmas Town. Enjoy the sites, smells and sounds of Christmas during this festive 8K run. Grab your family and friends for a morning that won't disappoint! What could be better than crossing that finish line with a high five from Mrs. and Santa Claus?

Registration will include: Long sleeve technical running shirt Custom finisher medal that doubles as a tree ornament FREE Christmas Town 2026 ticket Discounted single day ticket to Busch Gardens (Spring season 2027)

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