Santa Run Presented by Al Serra Auto Plaza
Santa Run Presented by Al Serra Auto Plaza is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Flint, MI, with entry fees from $5 to $38.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (45 days to go)
- Location
- 719 Harrison, Flint, MI
- Price
- $5–$38
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Important Race Day Information
We are so excited to see you Saturday December 5th for our Annual Santa Run!
Please note: The YMCA building will only be accessible to members on December 5th.
Additionally, everything will be outside again this year, please plan accordingly.
Suit/Packet Pick Up:
- December 3rd @ Downtown YMCA from 2pm-6pm (parking is available at the Y)
- December 4th @ Downtown YMCA from Noon-6pm (parking is available at the Y)
- December 5th @ St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parking Lot 8am-9:30am
New Race Start Times:
Reindeer Run: 10am
5k Run/Walk: 10:15am
1 Mile Run/Walk: 10:25am
Parking Options
There will be NO parking available at the YMCA of Greater Flint on Saturday December 5th, this lot will only be available for Y membership and apartment residents. However, there are various parking lots around the YMCA of Greater Flint that will have parking available, including the Flat Lot Parking Lot a few blocks away for a rate of $5 per vehicle.
Race Festivities
After the race enjoy hot chocolate and coffee provided by the Coffee Beanery. There will also be milk and cookies along the route as well as cookies by the race refreshments.
These events are all fun runs and are not timed events.
In the spirit of the season, each participant receives a 5-piece Santa suit to wear during the event and a Santa Run finisher medal. New contests and race information will be shared through our social media pages, so be sure to follow us to stay up to date on all the Santa Run events.
Events
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
39°
Typical Low
25°
Chance of Rain
38%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Flint 7w, 4 mi from the venue.
About Flint, MI
Population
80,835
as of 2023
City Elevation
733 ft
Nearest Airport
FNT
Bishop International Airport · 3 mi
Major Hub
DTW
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport · 58 mi
Time Zone
Eastern 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
- Santa Run Presented by Al Serra Auto Plaza
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- 719 Harrison, Flint, MI
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Santa Run Presented by Al Serra Auto Plaza
Dec 5, 2026