The 2026 Santa Fun Run begins at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and winds through the United Way's beautiful Winter Lightfest. The run is a fundraiser for the Wylie Bulldogs Education Foundation and the United Way in partnership with Abilene Running Company.  Run or walk through 3 million lights and help promote excellence in education at the same time! Strollers are welcome. Children under 5 do not need to register. No dogs please.

The course is just under 3 miles and goes through the Lightfest four times. Register by Nov. 13 to ensure you receive a T-shirt.  We will order extra shirts that will be first come, first served.

The run will only be cancelled if weather conditions (ice or snow) make travel extremely dangerous.  No refunds if event is cancelled. 

We hope you will join us for this great event!

Event details and schedule

Pick up packets at Abilene Running Co. from 1-6 p.m. on Dec. 1 or from noon to 5 p.m. on Dec. 2 or at the registration table 15-20 minutes before the Lightfest begins.

The race starts at 7:00 pm. Lighted parking is free. The gate will open at 6 p.m. The Fun Run will start and end close to the road at the east gate NOT at the Lightfest ticket box.