20th Annual Cleburne County Santa Run December 5 To Bring Christmas Cheer To Local Children And Military Families
HEBER SPRINGS, Arkansas — Motorcycle riders and community members across North Central Arkansas are invited to help make Christmas brighter for local children and military families during the 20th Annual Cleburne County Santa Run on Saturday, December 5, 2026.
The annual food and toy run will take place rain or shine, bringing motorcycle enthusiasts and community supporters together for a holiday tradition focused on giving back.
Participants are asked to bring 1 non-perishable food item and 1 new, unwrapped toy to help support children and military families during the Christmas season.
Riders will gather at 11 AM at Red River Dodge – Top of the Mountain in Heber Springs, with the escorted motorcycle ride scheduled to depart at 12 Noon.
20 YEARS OF SPREADING CHRISTMAS CHEER
The Cleburne County Santa Run is celebrating its 20th year of bringing motorcycle riders and community members together to help families during the holidays.
The annual event focuses on collecting food and Christmas toys to benefit local children and area military families.
Organizers are encouraging riders throughout Cleburne County and surrounding communities to participate in this year’s milestone event.
The Santa Run offers an opportunity for motorcycle enthusiasts to enjoy a group ride while contributing to a holiday cause.
MOTORCYCLE RIDERS GATHER AT RED RIVER DODGE
The 20th Annual Cleburne County Santa Run will begin with riders gathering at Red River Dodge – Top of the Mountain in Heber Springs at 11 AM.
The escorted ride will leave at 12 Noon.
Participants are asked to bring 2 donation items:
1 non-perishable food item.
1 new, unwrapped toy.
The donations will help support children and military families during the Christmas season.
Organizers say the event will take place rain or shine.
DONATIONS COLLECTED AT DTP TRADING POST IN DRASCO
Following the escorted motorcycle ride, donations will be collected at DTP Trading Post in Drasco, Arkansas.
Members of the Arkansas National Guard will be on hand during the event.
The collected food and toys will benefit local children and area military families.
The event provides an opportunity for riders and supporters to show their appreciation for military families while helping children experience a brighter Christmas.
LUNCH PROVIDED BY MT. ZION LODGE NUMBER 10 AND PECO
Participants will also be treated to lunch provided by Mt. Zion Lodge Number 10 and Peco.
The lunch will give riders and volunteers an opportunity to gather, visit and celebrate the success of another Santa Run.
Organizers appreciate the community support that helps make the annual event possible.
A CHRISTMAS TRADITION FOR NORTH CENTRAL ARKANSAS
The 20th Annual Cleburne County Santa Run brings together motorcycle riders, businesses, volunteers and community members for a shared purpose.
The event is an opportunity to help families who may need additional assistance during the holiday season.
From the gathering in Heber Springs to the donation collection in Drasco, the Santa Run is focused on helping others while celebrating the Christmas spirit.
Riders from Heber Springs, Greers Ferry, Drasco, Fairfield Bay, Clinton, Pangburn and surrounding areas are encouraged to participate.
Even those who do not ride motorcycles can help spread the word about the food and toy collection.
20TH ANNUAL CLEBURNE COUNTY SANTA RUN EVENT DETAILS
WHAT:
20th Annual Cleburne County Santa Run
WHEN:
Saturday, December 5, 2026
EVENT:
Motorcycle Food and Toy Run
WEATHER:
Rain or Shine
RIDER GATHERING:
11 AM
ESCORTED RIDE DEPARTURE:
12 Noon
STARTING LOCATION:
Red River Dodge – Top of the Mountain
Heber Springs, Arkansas
DONATION COLLECTION LOCATION:
DTP Trading Post
Drasco, Arkansas
DONATIONS REQUESTED:
1 non-perishable food item
1 new, unwrapped toy
BENEFITING:
Local children and area military families
SPECIAL PARTICIPATION:
Arkansas National Guard members will be on hand.
LUNCH PROVIDED BY:
Mt. Zion Lodge Number 10
Peco
CONTACT INFORMATION:
DTP Trading Post
Phone: 870-668-3040
Motorcycle riders and community supporters are encouraged to mark their calendars for Saturday, December 5, and help celebrate 20 years of the Cleburne County Santa Run.
Bring a food item, bring a new toy and help make Christmas brighter for children and military families across the area.
The 20th Annual Cleburne County Santa Run takes place rain or shine.
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