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2,500 Santas Kick Off Christmas in Barcelona Race
12/22/2025
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- The Barcelona Christmas 5km race on December 22, 2025, attracted about 2,500 runners dressed as Santa Claus and 800 as elves, marking the start of Christmas celebrations.
- Participants came from Lapland, Florida, Brazil, Pakistan, Italy, and Spain to join the event.
- Nicholas Rushworth (reporter) noted hundreds of Santas at the event as people prepared for the holiday season.
