Christmas Town Dash

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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)

Events

Wake me up before you cocoa!

$40

8:30AM EST 11:00AM EST

Increases to $45 after the first 300 people register. (101 spots left) Registration ends December 6, 2026 at 11:59pm EST

Sleigh, what?!

$40

8:30AM EST 11:00AM EST

Price increases after April 24, 2026 at 11:59pm EDT

Fa la la la la!

$20

8:00AM EST 8:20AM EST

Price increases after December 5, 2026 at 6:00pm EST

The premier holiday running event of the Virginia Peninsula is back for its 17th 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 2026 and discounted day ticket to Busch Gardens good for the Spring 2027 season.

Please consider an additional donation for you local United States Marines Toys for Tots program. Every year this program helps to provide toys to families in need around Hampton Roads.

$245

Raised of $1,000

Donate

Support the year-round work of Marine Toys for Tots and make a lasting impact in the lives of disadvantaged children. With your generous donation, we can continue our mission of providing toys, books, and emotional support to those who need hope the most. Your contribution goes beyond the holiday season, ensuring that children experience the joy of play and the power of imagination throughout the year.

Together, we can create brighter futures for children, empowering them with the tools they need to thrive. Join us in our heartfelt mission to bring smiles, warmth, and happiness to countless children in need today!