Asbury Park Santa Run
Asbury Park Santa Run is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Asbury Park, NJ, with an entry fee of $40.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (135 days to go)
- Location
- 913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ
- Price
- $40
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 11th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 5th. Run (or walk) a 5K course in a Santa suit and cross the finish line into your choice of 4 after parties at Asbury Park's most legendary music venues. The event is expected to sell out in advance.
A portion of proceeds will be donated to our charity partner, Lunch Break, after the race.
Priority Registration for 2024 and 2025 participants only opens Wednesday, July 8th at 10:00 AM. This is a limited window to sign up at a discount for yourself and up to three friends before General On Sale as a thank you for running with us in the past.
General On Sale begins Wednesday, July 15th at 10:00 AM.
Registration includes a donation to Lunch Break, Santa suit, race entry, closed course in Asbury Park, access to after parties (21+), and chip timed results.
After Party Lineup: Brian Kirk & the Jirks at Stone Pony + more TBA at Wonder Bar, Asbury Lanes, & Lowdive.
Suit & bib pick up will be on Friday, December 4th at a TBD location.
This event is not affiliated in any way with SantaCon.
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
50°
Typical Low
32°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Long Branch-Oakhurst, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Asbury Park, NJ
City Elevation
51 ft
Nearest Airport
JFK
John F. Kennedy International Airport · 30 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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135
Days to train
- Race
- Asbury Park Santa Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ
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Asbury Park Santa Run
Dec 5, 2026