
Run For a Claus Presented by First Independent Bank is a running race on December 4, 2026 in Marshall, MN, with an entry fee of $15.
Naughty or nice, walker or runner, come breathe in the December night air, burn a few holiday calories and give back to others. A fun, festive, family-friendly 1-mile dash around Independence Park that will take you through the Light Up the Night displays and get you into the holiday spirit! Register by 11/19 to receive a festive holiday gift bag! Hot chocolate will be provided at the end of the race for all participants to enjoy around the warmth of a fire.
Thank you to First Independent Bank for being our presenting sponsor for this event!
Where: Independence Park (enter from E Lyon St.)
When: Check in begins at 5pm and the run will start at 5:30pm. Check in at the covered picnic area by the parking lot off E Lyon St.
This charity event donates race proceeds to Prairie Home Hospice and Community Care and Marshall Area YMCA Programs and Services. When you Run for a Claus, you can Run for a Cause!
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
34°
Typical Low
14°
Chance of Rain
17%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Marshall, 2 mi from the venue.
Population
13,880
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,156 ft
Nearest Airport
ATY
Watertown Regional Airport · 75 mi
Major Hub
MSP
Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport / Wold–Chamberlain Field · 129 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A small town race. Lodging near the start could be limited, so book early.
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Run For a Claus Presented by First Independent Bank
Dec 4, 2026