The Santa Dash
The Santa Dash is a running race on December 5, 2026 in Ada, MI, with an entry fee of $29.
- Date
- December 5, 2026 (71 days to go)
- Location
- Downtown Ada, Ada, MI
- Price
- $29
- Sport
- Running
From the Organizer
Get ready to celebrate the holiday season at Ada’s new "The Santa Dash" Run/Walk!
Starting this year’s Santa Parade, the event welcomes everyone—children from 1 to 99—to put on their sneakers and participate in the fun. Each runner and walker will get their own Santa suit and kick off the Ada Santa Parade together! The Santa Dash will follow the same route as the parade, ensuring a fully closed course. Ideal for families, friends, and holiday enthusiasts, the Santa Dash offers a cheerful way to celebrate the season before the parade starts. Every finisher will receive a finisher medal as well!
The Santa Dash course is 0.7 miles!
Kids Race Free!
Kids 9 and under can enter for free. They must be accompanied by an adult and registered for the race, just like everyone else, but you will not be charged.
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
27°
Chance of Rain
48%
Based on US Climate Normals data from Grand Rapids, 5 mi from the venue.
About Ada, MI
City Elevation
635 ft
Nearest Airport
GRR
Gerald R. Ford International Airport · 5 mi
Time Zone
Eastern Time
From Endurance Grid
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Waiting For?
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71
Days to train
- Race
- The Santa Dash
- Date
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Downtown Ada, Ada, MI
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The Santa Dash
Dec 5, 2026