Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run
Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run is a running race on December 11–18, 2026 in Springfield, MO, with entry fees from $25 to $45.
- Date
- December 11–18, 2026 (141 days to go)
- Price
- $25–$45
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready for Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run! This enchanting evening 1 mile, 5k, & 10k run/walk, led by Santa, will immerse you in a winter wonderland of twinkling lights & festive decorations. Each participant gets Custom Race Pajama Pants for the cold evenings, and Custom Finishers Medal!
Join us for a heartwarming celebration of joy and camaraderie, surrounded by the magic of the holiday season. Don't miss this unique event, the post-race sweets, and SANTA! - Register Now!
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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
47°
Typical Low
28°
Based on US Climate Normals data from Springfield Wbo, 3 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Springfield, MO
Population
169,432
as of 2023
City Elevation
1,294 ft
Nearest Airport
SGF
Springfield Branson National Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Central 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's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.
141
Days to train
- Race
- Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run
- Date
- December 11–18, 2026
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From Endurance Grid
About This Sport
Endurance Grid is here to help you understand the sport, decide if it’s the right fit, and learn how to prepare. For course distances, logistics, and race-day specifics, always defer to the race organizer’s event page.
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.
Coming Up
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Plan your trip
Make it a Racecation
Coming from out of town? There's more to Springfield than race day. We'll help you line up nearby lodging, flights, a rental car, and things to do so you can make the most of your racecation.
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Santa's CHRISTMAS EXPLOSION Run
Dec 11, 2026