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Santa Claus Shuffle 2026

Portsmouth, Virginia, Virginia, United States

calendar_today 12 Dec, 2026

directions_run Running

sell $45.00

About the Event

Celebrate the holiday spirit on Saturday, December 12th with the Santa Claus Shuffle, now in its 32nd year. This family-friendly event offers both a 5k race and a one-mile fun run through charming Olde Towne Portsmouth.
The Santa Claus Shuffle is more than just a race; it's an opportunity to give back while getting fit. Participants can look forward to a festive atmosphere, complete with holiday cheer and the chance to support Tidewater Youth Services Foundation. For over three decades, this event has rallied the community around a shared goal of helping young people in need.
Post-race festivities take place at Post Secondary Brewing where runners are invited to enjoy 20% off their beverages by simply showing their race bibs. The celebration doesn't end there; Olde Towne Portsmouth offers additional discounts and activities for participants, making it easy to extend the fun into a full day of community engagement.
Join us this December as we come together in support of local youth initiatives while enjoying a scenic run through one of Virginia's most historic neighborhoods.

Races Offered

5K in person

Dec 12, 2026

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Distance — 5K

terrain

Type — Running

timer

128 days remaining

sell

$45.00

Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for December in Portsmouth, Virginia.

thermostat Temperature

3.0° / 11.4°

wb_sunny Feels like

-0.9° / 8.2°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

7h 8m

water_drop Avg rainfall

3.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

—

air Avg wind speed

11.5 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Low (2.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

74.7%

wb_twilight Sunrise

08:09

nightlight Sunset

17:51

About Portsmouth, Virginia

Learn more about the host city, Portsmouth, Virginia.

Portsmouth is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. It lies across the Elizabeth River from Norfolk. As of the 2020 census, the population was 97,915. It is the ninth-most populous city in Virginia and is part of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Due to its strategic location, the city has long been associated with the United States Armed Forces, particularly the Navy. The Norfolk Naval Shipyard is a historic and active Navy facility located in Portsmouth.