Annual Santa Stampede in Rochester

Rochester, New York — On Sunday morning as part of the annual Santa Stampede, over 250 Santas were expected to run – and walk – around Rochester.

Santa Stampede, which started in 2019, featured an approximately- 3-mile run and walk that originated at Fleet Fleet at The Armory.

The holiday tradition participants were encouraged to dress in Santa suits and to bring a new, unwrapped fleece blanket for donation to the Bivona Child Advocacy Center.

Santa Stampede included pets in their best holiday outfits, as well.