Arc of the Piedmont Santa Fun Run/Walk

Be a “Claus for a Cause” – Imagine hundreds of happy Santas walking or running through Charlottesville’s most festive streets at the Claus for a Cause annual Santa Fun Run! This cherished community event is the perfect way to kick off the holiday season. The Run takes place along a one-mile route on the downtown mall. Your registration includes a Santa suit or elf ears, light refreshments before the race, and photo ops with The Arc’s very own Santa! Be a “Claus for a Cause” and bring your friends, families, wheelchairs, strollers, and dogs for a fun day walking, riding, or running in support of The Arc’s mission.

Just because the weather is cold doesn’t mean you have to stay home! We’ve got plenty of winter fun for families to explore with seasonal day trips, local holiday light displays, and our favorite Christmas events in Charlottesville. If you need an indoor activity, we’ve got nine local adventures for winter break. And don’t miss our guide to Charlottesville’s Christmas tree farms!

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