
Aberdeen Santa Run 5K Fun Run/Walk is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Aberdeen, SD, with an entry fee of $30.
From the Organizer
Join hundreds of Santas and other holiday characters for a fun run and/or walk through Wylie Park in Aberdeen, South Dakota. Santa suits are provided to participants 13 years of age and older as part of their registration packet. Running and/or walking in Santa suits is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED!
Everyone of all ages and abilities are welcome and encouraged to participate. Registration is now open with early bird pricing available.
Participants will put on their Santa suits and complete a 3.1-mile course through Wylie Park while celebrating the holiday season and supporting a local organization. For this inaugural year, all proceeds will benefit the Warner Public Schools Cross Country program.
Registration Fees:
Registration Package Includes:
*All items guaranteed for the first 300 registrants
Weather Policy & Cancellation
In case of severe weather or event cancellation, no refunds will be issued and the race will become a virtual event. All participants will still receive their complete registration package including:
*All items guaranteed for the first 300 registrants
Events
Weather
It's too far out for a forecast, so here's what weather on this date is normally like in the area. A race day forecast will replace this as race week approaches.
Typical High
27°
Typical Low
10°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Aberdeen 3 E, 6 mi from the venue.
Host City
City Elevation
1,303 ft
Nearest Airport
ABR
Aberdeen Regional Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
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Aberdeen Santa Run 5K Fun Run/Walk
Dec 12, 2026