Saints Santa Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Distance
- 1-Mile Fun Run · 5K Walk/Run
From the Organizer
Grab your costumes and running shoes, the Saints Santa Run is coming to Midtown on Saturday, December 5th, 2026! Our family-friendly winter run is bringing all ages and pets to downtown Oklahoma City for a festive 5K and costume contest. It is a great way to stay active and spread cheer during the holiday season.
Participate in the 5K Run/Walk or 1-Mile Fun Run and receive a commemorative Saints Santa Run t-shirt and finisher medal. All are invited to enjoy free activities like face painting, holiday music, and more at our finish line celebration on the SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital campus. Food and drink will be available for purchase inside SSM Health St. Anthony at Chick-fil-A and Starbucks, as well as outside at the Metro Minis food truck. Complimentary snacks will be provided for registered runners.
Be sure to bring your kiddos (ages 8 and under) for the free Kids’ Dash, taking place just before the race! No registration required!
It wouldn’t be the Saints Santa Run without a costume contest! Dress up like Santa or in your most festive holiday costume for a chance to win cash prizes immediately following the race. Our costume contest categories include best Santa, most festive, and most festive pet! There were also be prizes for fastest overall runners in male, female, and non-binary categories.
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
54°
Typical Low
33°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Spencer 2ene Mesonet, 9 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Oklahoma City, OK
Population
688,693
as of 2023
Elevation
1,235 ft
Nearest Airport
OKC
OKC Will Rogers World Airport · 9 mi
Time Zone
Central Time
From Endurance Grid
A big city race. Expect multiple lodging options and plenty to do the day before.
Race Location
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Saints Santa Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
180
Days to train
- Race
- Saints Santa Run
- Date
- December 5, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Saints Santa Run?
- Saints Santa Run is a running race held in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on December 5, 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 Saints Santa Run?
- Saturday, December 5, 2026 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at SSM Health – St. Anthony Hospital, Oklahoma City, OK. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Saints Santa Run?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Saints Santa Run
Dec 5, 2026