The premier holiday running event of the Virginia Peninsula is back for its 16th year! Participants can take in the sites and smells of Christmas as they race through the Busch Gardens campus. All 8K runners receive one FREE ticket to Christmas Town in 2025 and discounted day ticket to Busch Gardens good for the Spring 2026 season.
Christmas Town Dash 8K
Christmas Town Dash 8K
Enjoy the sights & sounds of Busch Gardens Christmas Town on your 8K run!
Dasher 1/2 Mile
Dasher 1/2 Mile
Kids of all ages can enjoy a shorter version of the dash in the half-mile fun run!