THE FIRST RUNNING OF THE
SANTAS was held on December 23, 1998. 40+ Santas arrived at
Pitcher's Pub in Manayunk donned in red and white and pub crawled
up and down Main Street.
In 2002 The Running of the Santas relocated to South Street,
Philadelphia. By 2003, the Run amassed hundreds. In 2005, Minneapolis kicked off their
first Running of the Santas.
First
Running of the Santas in Philadelphia
December 23, 1998
In 2006, a record 3,000
Santas participated in Philadelphia and Key West kicked off
their first Running of the Santas.
For 2007, the Running of the Santas will extend to Chicago,
Denver, Indianapolis, Louisville, Nashville, Washington DC,
Boston, San Diego, and Pittsburgh.
