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Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village

Date
December 5, 2026
Distance
5K · 10K · Half Marathon & more
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From the Organizer

We are excited to have the Gardner Village Santa Run return to West Jordan. In 2020 we have added a Half Marathon and 10K to this race that had already a great 5K. Run dressed as Santa Claus (Suit Included in Registration fee) with fun festive aid stations with milk and cookies water and Powerade. Volunteers dress as elves. 

Events

Half Marathon9 AMRegister →
Santa Run Virtual Race9 AMRegister →
Half Marathon Pacer (Invite Only)9 AMRegister →
Half Marathon - Slow Racers8:30 AMRegister →

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

43°

Typical Low

27°

Based on US Climate Normals data from Draper-Point Of Mtn, 10 mi from the venue.

Sunrise 7:37 AMSunset 5:02 PMDaylight 9h 25m

Host City

About West Jordan, UT

Population

116,277

as of 2023

Elevation

4,599 ft

Nearest Airport

SLC

Salt Lake City International Airport · 12 mi

Time Zone

Mountain 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 Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village, put it on the calendar, and turn “someday” into a start date.

180

Days to train

Race
Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village
Date
December 5, 2026

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.

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Running

From 5K to marathon, running races are the most 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 Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village?
Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village is a running race held in West Jordan, Utah on December 5, 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 Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village?
Saturday, December 5, 2026 in West Jordan, Utah at 1100 West 7800 South, West Jordan, UT. Check the event page for exact start times and wave schedules.
How do I register for the Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village?
Registration is handled through the event's registration page. Confirm pricing and distances there, and sign up.

Utah Santa Run - Gardner Village

Dec 5, 2026

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