The Santa Cause 5K
The Santa Cause 5K is a running race on December 12, 2026 in Newark, DE, with an entry fee of $35.
- Date
- December 12, 2026 (142 days to go)
- Location
- 158 East Main Street, Newark, DE
- Price
- $35
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Join us on December 12th for The Santa Cause 5K.
Put on your favorite ugly sweater and log some miles for charity!
Join us afterwards for a Post Race Party at Klondike Kate'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
47°
Typical Low
31°
Chance of Rain
34%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Wilmington New Castle Co Ap, 4 mi from the venue.
Host City
About Newark, DE
City Elevation
53 ft
Nearest Airport
ILG
Wilmington Airport · 5 mi
Major Hub
PHL
Philadelphia International Airport · 28 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Race Location
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What Are You
Waiting For?
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About This Sport
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Running is an endurance sport that rewards consistency, and showing up every week compounds in ways that will surprise you.
Running
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Make it a Racecation
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The Santa Cause 5K
Dec 12, 2026