SantaCon is back, and the party is moving to the other side of town.
Already a hit in 2024, the 2025 7 Mile SantaCon, presented by the Greater Marathon Chamber of Commerce, will take costumed revelers on a poker run to five stops in Marathon and Key Colony Beach for libations and a shot at – hopefully – a royal flush.
For those who’ve never heard of SantaCon, the concept is simple: dress in your favorite holiday garb (Santa costumes preferred, for obvious reasons), enjoy all-day drinks, and pull one card per stop for a chance to win cash prizes at the end.
Whether dressed as Kris Kringle, Mrs. Claus, a loyal elf, Rudolph or the Grinch, the entire crew will stay together for timed stops this year, starting with a drink at Florida Keys Aquarium Encounters at noon.
From there, participants can walk or cruise (responsibly) to the Island Fish Company at 1:30 p.m., Sparky’s Landing at 3, Key Colony Beach Realty at 4:30 and the grand finale at Havana Jack’s Oceanside Restaurant at 6 p.m.
“What’s better than a bunch of dressed-up tipsy locals and visitors parading from bar to bar in Marathon?” said Chamber CEO Daniel Samess. “Nothing, so join us at the second annual SantaCon or be on Santa’s nice list – the naughty list is much more fun!”
A $60 ticket buys one drink and a card pull at each location, with one extra “mulligan” card pull available at the end for $30. Awards for the best poker hand and best costume (individual, couple and group) are set for 7 p.m. at Havana Jack’s.
Thanks to Marathon Bike Works, partygoers can take in the cooler temps on wheels, as the team will drop off free rental bikes at Aquarium Encounters and pick them up at Havana Jack’s. If pedals aren’t your thing, participants are highly encouraged to park and ride with friends (including a designated driver) or use local taxis or shuttle services.
For more details and tickets, visit floridakeysmarathon.com/7-mile-santa-con.
