Place
481 Burrage Rd NE
Concord, NC US 28025
Description
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 22, 2025 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 $17 through 9/2/25. Price increase will begin on 9/3/2025, however Age Based Pricing will begin on 9/3/25 for ages 17 and under and 65 and older. Age Based Pricing will continue to have the $17 registration rate and will receive the age discount at checkout.
School and Team Award
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!
Start Line
The start line is between the former 5/3 Bank and Wells Fargo Bank on Church street near the intersection at Lake Concord Rd. 885 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.
Finish Line
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.
Parking and Shuttles
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.
Packet Pickup/Race Day Registration
Early Packet Pickup:
David W. Phillips Activity Center - 946 Burrage Road NE, Concord, NC 28025
Thursday November 21 , 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Friday November 21, 5:30 pm– 8:00 pm
Race Day Registration & Race Day Packet Pickup
Saturday, November 22, 2025 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.
Awards
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
T-Shirt Deadline
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:
Additional Notes
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.
Course MAP Image1
Parade Route change - route will be the original route
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help with the Santa Scramble 5K, please use the "Volunteer" link in the menu bar to sign up or email info@agapetiming.com for more information on volunteering. We welcome all volunteers to help make this a success and fun event!
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