Month: December 2025

A Christmas fair was held in Palić, in front of the Grand Terrace, where visitors could enjoy a rich offer of local products, hot drinks, holiday specialties and a diverse entertainment program for all generations in a festive atmosphere throughout the day.

Source: Subotica.com

Palić was filled with festive energy, laughter and red hats today, as the “Santa Claus Race” was held there for the 26th time. video icon

Several thousand Subotica residents of all ages gathered at the starting line in front of the Grand Terrace to participate in the traditional “Santa Claus” race in Palić.

Not even the rain stopped them from doing so, because, as we know, children grow from it.

“I’m running to win a gold medal,” little Nikola Torbica confided in us.

His peer, Vanesa Buljovčić, told RTV that she “loves this race the most in the world.”

Santa Claus gave them strength for the race with a meal of slices of bread spread with lard. And so that no child would go hungry during the holidays, the Red Cross collected donations.

“The Red Cross, like every year, is trying to provide packages for children who are fed at the People’s Kitchen, of which there are currently around 300,” said Zoran Molnar from the Red Cross of Subotica.

The Santa Claus Race has been held for 26 years, organized by the PE “Park Palić”, and its creator is ultramarathoner Elvira Janosi.

“This is a very nice event. Children don’t have snow these winter days and they can’t go ice skating. We wanted them to be happy during this day, and for families to be together,” says Elvira Janosi, recalling that last year around 3,000 Subotica residents participated in the race.

The event participants enjoyed the gifts brought by Santa Claus, dancing with his reindeer and the New Year’s bear who arrived ahead of time for the celebration, as well as the crocodile with his mermaid girlfriend.

All participants in the race were richly rewarded. In fact, they all received gold medals.

The oldest Santa Claus, through RTV, sent everyone many greetings and wishes to be healthy, loved and happy.

Source: Radio Television of Vojvodina

The “Santa Claus Run” in Palić was very popular this year as well. Despite the rain, more than 1,000 runners wearing Santa hats took part in the event, who had to cover a one and a half kilometer long course.

The winter sports event also has a humanitarian character – participants help children in difficult financial situations with their donations.

The popular race started on Sunday at 11 a.m. in front of the Grand Terrace in Palić, where a large crowd gathered. Participants could cross the course by running or walking.

Nikoleta Šebek and Leda Miklos: “We almost came first. We’ll come next year too. I met my teacher now, I love her very much, I was happy to see familiar faces.”

Runners were required to wear a Santa hat or costume. The youngest participant in the event was a baby just one and a half months old, and the oldest runner was 81 years old. This is a true family event and many return for years.

Timea Biro: “I think this is a very nice event. It’s wonderful that so many children and families get out, even in the rain. There’s also a humorous side to it, because we’re running with Santa hats. I think this is a great community-building event.”

Upon reaching the finish line, the children received medals, and all participants were treated to hot tea and bread with lard. The youngest were entertained by an animator.

Elvira Janosi, organizer: “This is a day that is beautiful for small, large, young and old. No one is obliged to run – you can walk, talk, the most important thing is that everyone is happy.”

The event also has a humanitarian aspect – Red Cross volunteers from Subotica collected packages for the beneficiaries of the Soup Kitchen.

Source: Pannon RTV