November 20, 2025 – The Fleet Feet Santa Shuffle will kick off this year’s Christmas parade with 100 runners dressed as the man himself.
Participants will start near the Law Enforcement Center on Franklin Street and finish at Decatur Brew Works. The event includes a 1.4-mile run or a 0.6-mile walk along the parade route.
Each participant will receive a full Santa suit. Registration is $25 per person and increases to $30 after December 1. The event is limited to 100 participants.
All participants are asked to bring an unwrapped Christmas gift or monetary donation for Dove Inc.’s Care and Share Program.
Raffle tickets will be sold during the event. Prizes include items from Fleet Feet, Decatur Brew Works, Decatur Coffee Connection, Papa Murphy’s Pizza, and a pair of Brooks Running shoes.
Santa suit pickup will be held at Fleet Feet on December 3–5 from noon to 6 p.m., and last-minute pickup will be at Decatur Brew Works on December 7 from 3 to 3:25 p.m. Participants will meet at Decatur Brew Works at 3:30 p.m. before heading to the start area.
Roads along the route will be closed, and participants under 18 must be supervised.
For more information, email info@fleetfeetdecaturil.com or call 217-330-9904.
