From the Organizer
We're excited to announce that the Santa Paws 5K is now the Santa Runs Palm Springs! The event you all love with a new twist!
This unique 5K event invites every participant to be Santa Claus! Each registered participant will receive a full Santa suit to wear during the event, which you can then keep.
Join us to run, walk, or stroll the 5K (3.1-mile) route. Strollers and dogs are welcome to participate!
For children 10 and under, we offer a 200-meter Elf Dash. Entry for the children's event is $15 and includes a finisher medal.
Everyone is welcome—runners, walkers, strollers, and dogs—for a morning filled with holiday cheer and plenty of Ho! Ho! Ho's!
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
68°
Typical Low
45°
Chance of Rain
8%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Palm Springs, 2 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Palm Springs, CA
Population
44,998
as of 2023
City Elevation
411 ft
Nearest Airport
PSP
Palm Springs International Airport · 2 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
Your Next Start Line
What Are You
Waiting For?
Every finish line starts with a single decision. Claim your spot at Santa Runs Palm Springs, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
177
Days to train
- Race
- Santa Runs Palm Springs
- Date
- December 19, 2026
Coming Up
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12 miles away
Palm Springs Tram Road Challenge
4 Mile · From $44 · 1 Tram Way
2 miles away
Palm Springs Pride 5K Run & Walk
5K · From $25 · 535 N Belardo Rd
Less than a mile away
From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
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With running, there's a distance for every fitness level, a community at every start line, and nothing beats the feeling of crossing a finish line you trained for.
Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
From 5K to marathon, running races are an accessible entry point into endurance sport. There's a distance for every fitness level and a community at every start line.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- What is the Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- Santa Runs Palm Springs is a running race held in Palm Springs, California on December 19, 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 Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- Saturday, December 19, 2026 in Palm Springs, California at 332 W. Alejo Rd.. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
- How do I register for the Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.
Santa Runs Palm Springs
Dec 19, 2026