Anacortes Santa Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA
- Distance
- Santa Run 5k · Run with Rudolph - Kid’s Dash.
From the Organizer
Every runner receives a full Santa Suit for the run! Yes, that's right. EVERYONE will run in a Santa Suit.
Join other runners all dressed as Santa and run a 5k in beautiful Anacortes WA.
Family Discount!!! Register 3 or more runners on same account and save $5.00 per runner!!!!
December 6, 2025 9am Start
Pick Up Bibs and Santa Suits in Anacortes:
Dec 4 and 5 from 5-7pm at the Anacortes Rockfish Grill beer garden!! Enjoy the happy hour from 3-6. Rockfish Address is 320 Commercial Ave, Anacortes WA 98221 (beer garden is the tent behind the restaurant)
Race Day Pick up ($3) is for out of the area runners. (You can pick up your Bib and Santa suit from 7-8am day of race.) If you can make the pick up on the 4th and 5th, we'd love it.
Every registration will help fund the Anacortes High School Cross Country Team!!!
5k Run of Santas in Anacortes WA.
- Group start-with Christmas Carols
- Cookies, Coffee, Hot Cocoa and treats
- timed
- finishers medal
- Prize!!!!- 1 Gallon of delicious Eggnog for first male and female across the finish line
- Beat the Elves. Compete against two elves (Anacortes High School XC runners) staring 5 minutes after you. Every elf beating Santa gets a sticker.
The Course is a beautiful flat 5k around Cap Sante Marina.
Events
Weather
Typical Conditions
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
47°
Typical Low
36°
Chance of Rain
59%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Anacortes, 1 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Anacortes, WA
Population
17,837
as of 2023
Elevation
249 ft
Nearest Airport
FRD
Friday Harbor Airport · 18 mi
Major Hub
SEA
Seattle–Tacoma International Airport · 74 mi
Time Zone
Pacific Time
From Endurance Grid
A mid-size host city. Enough lodging and amenities to keep race weekend easy, without big-city sprawl.
Race Location
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Waiting For?
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Days to train
- Race
- Anacortes Santa Run
- Date
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Anacortes Santa Run?
- Anacortes Santa Run is a running race held in Anacortes, Washington on December 12, 2026. It is one of the many endurance events listed on Endurance Grid, a multi-sport endurance event calendar covering running races, triathlons, HYROX, and more endurance sports across the United States. Find more running races near you or explore our sports guides to learn what race day actually feels like.
- When and where is the Anacortes Santa Run?
- Saturday, December 12, 2026 in Anacortes, Washington at 601 Seafarers Way, Anacortes, WA. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Anacortes Santa Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Anacortes Santa Run
Dec 12, 2026