Santa Scramble 5K

Santa Scramble 5K presented by Leigh Brown & Associates, One Community Real Estate

Very Fast Race. Set to run before the Christmas Parade thru Concord.

The Santa Scramble 5K is set for Saturday, November 21, 2026 in downtown Concord.  The race will again be part of the Concord Christmas parade with an approximate start between 2:00 and 2:15 pm start (subject to change).

This is a destination race meaning you will start at one location and finish at another.

All registrations will be a discounted rate of $18 through 9/7/25.  Price increase will begin on 9/8/2025, however Age Based Pricing will begin on 9/8/25 for ages 17 and under and 65 and older (age discount will be shown at checkout).  

Please see our Sponsorship Letter to help make this a great race!

When you register, join a School or Team.

The school with the most registrations will be rewarded $1000.
The team with the most registrations will be rewarded up to $1000.

Anyone can register under or school or team - students, families, friends, anyone!

The start line is between Pinnacle Financial Partners and Wells Fargo Bank on Church street near the intersection at Lake Concord Rd.   845 Church St. N, Concord.  

There is no room to park at the start line.  You are encouraged to find your own way to the start line, if possible.  Or take the shuttle from the Concord High School to the Start line. 

There is no packet pickup at the start line.  Race Day Packet Pickup is at the Concord High School Auxiliary Gym near the Main Office. 

See Parking and Shuttles section for more information.

Finishing at the J.W. (Mickey) McGee Park on the greenway at the first Shelter.  219 Corban Ave SE, Concord, NC 28025

There will be no parking at McGee Park.  Parking may be available across the street (Highway 3/Branchview Avenue) at local businesses.  Runners will be shuttled back to Concord High School after the race.

Logistics for this race are complicated as the streets are blocked for parade traffic and Parade Floats. 

Buses will transport from Concord High School Parking lot beginning at 11 am to the Start Line.   Remember to get there early because everyone cannot fit on the last bus.  

The last shuttle bus leaves the Concord High School Parking Lot by the Main Office at 1:00 pm.

Address for Concord High School parking lot:  481 Burrage Road NE, Concord, NC  28025.  The school location map is below. 

Buses will shuttle you from McGee Park back to Concord High School parking lot before, during, and after the awards ceremony.
  

Early Packet Pickup:

David W. Phillips Activity Center - 946 Burrage Road NE, Concord, NC  28025

Thursday November 19, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday November 20, 5:30 pm– 8:00 pm

Race Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pickup

Saturday, November 21, 2026 10:00 am—1:00 pm
Concord High School Auxiliary Gym, 481 Burrage Rd NE, Concord NC.  There is NO packet pickup at the start line.

**Top 3 Overall Male and Female
First Overall Masters and Grand Masters Male and Female

Age Group Awards
3 deep in all age groups for Male and Female

Age Groups
8 & under, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, 15-19, 20-24, 25-29, 30-34, 35-39, 40-44,
45-49, 50-54, 55-59, 60-64, 65-69, 70-74, 75 & over

Guaranteed t-shirt deadline is November 1, 2025.  The system will let you know if your size is available when ordering.

The shirts are long sleeve and will look similar to this:

Chip Timing provided by Agape Timing
No Santa Claus suits allowed for runners
We do not want the kids waiting on the parade to see multiple Santa Claus running down the road. Santa Claus comes at the end of the parade. So please, no suits it is for the kids.

Parade Route change - route will be the original route

If you would like to volunteer to help with the Santa Scramble 5K, please email info@agapetiming.com for more information on volunteering.  We welcome all volunteers to help make this a success and fun event!