Santa Shuffle Laconia 2026
- Date
- Saturday, November 28, 2026
- Start time
- 9:00 AM start (New York)
- Location
- Laconia, New Hampshire
- Entry fee
- From $25 · goes up to $35 on Nov 22, 2026
- Fundraising
- Takes optional donations when you register
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Events and entry fees
| Event | Distance | When | Entry fee | Cap |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Shuffle Laconia 2026 | 5K | Nov 28, 20269:00 AM | $25$35 after Nov 22, 2026 | – |
Entry fees exclude processing fees. Prices and dates come from the race's registration page and refresh nightly.
The 5K fee goes up to $35 on Nov 22, 2026.
Race day planning
Entry fee schedule
- $25 until Nov 21, then $35 until Nov 27.
Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
How the price compares
At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
What a typical finish looks like
A typical finisher at a 5K in New Hampshire runs 34:06, about 10:59 a mile, based on 70 races with published results. Women typically finish in 37:56 and men in 31:07.
Light and altitude
Sunrise on race morning is at about 6:55 AM, and the Santa Shuffle Laconia 2026 starts at 9:00 AM. The start sits about 600 feet above sea level.
Fees exclude processing fees. Comparisons use current entry fees and published results from races nearby.
Start location and course
45 Beacon St E, Laconia, NH 03246
The pin marks the address the race lists, which is usually the start. Course maps are the organizers' own.
Typical race-day weather
Around November 28 the day usually runs from 26°F at dawn to 39°F in the afternoon, with measurable rain on about 27% of days. Cold snaps dip to 19°F and hot years reach 48°F.
Based on 75 days within a week of the date over the last 5 years, from historical weather for the start area. Not a forecast.
Race details
- Where
- 45 Beacon St E, Laconia, NH 03246Map
- Course
- Road
- Start elevation
- About 600 feet
- Donations
- Accepted when you register
- Distances
- 5K
- Editions
- 2026 (Nov 28, 2026), 2025 (Nov 29, 2025), 2024 (Nov 30, 2024)
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Quick answers
- When is Santa Shuffle Laconia?
- Saturday, November 28, 2026, starting at 9:00 AM.
- How much does it cost?
- Entry starts at $25 before processing fees, and rises to $35 on Nov 22, 2026.
- When does registration close?
- Online registration closes Nov 27, 2026, unless the race fills first.
- Is the entry fee high for New Hampshire?
- At $25, entry is about 17 percent below a typical 5K in New Hampshire, which costs $30 right now.
- Can I donate to a cause when I register?
- Yes. The registration form offers an optional donation, usually for the charity or nonprofit the race supports. The race's own page names the cause.
- What distances can I run?
- 5K.
- Where does it start?
- 45 Beacon St E, Laconia, NH 03246.
- Is there a course map?
- Yes, the organizers publish the route on runsignup.com; the link is under Start location and course.
From the organizers
The Santa Shuffle Fun Run/Walk 5K will kick off the Celebrate Laconia Lights Festival on November 28, 2026 at 9AM in downtown Laconia. This event is sponsored by Downtown Gym and all proceeds will benefit the Greater Lakes Regions Children's Auction and the Belknap Mill.
Come out and share your holiday spirit by dressing up like Santa, elves, reindeer, your favorite ugly sweater or any festive holiday colors. Run, Walk, Skip, or jump your way to 5 kilometers of festive fun. This is going to be a timed race but you can walk or run as fast as you want. We will have prizes for the top 2 finishers in each age group as well as raffles galore!