Santa Runs

Endurance Grid lists 97 Santa runs across the US, from November to December 2026 across 38 states.

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What a Santa run is

A Santa run is a festive fun run where participants dress in Santa suits or holiday costumes, usually over a 5K.

Upcoming Santa runs across the US are most common in December and November, with the most in Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Michigan.

Santa Runs by state

California5Florida3Georgia3Illinois3Indiana4Michigan5New Jersey3North Carolina4Ohio6Pennsylvania6Tennessee4Texas11Utah3Wisconsin4

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In season

December 2026Winter 2026

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Santa run?
A Santa run is a festive fun run where participants dress in Santa suits or holiday costumes, usually over a 5K.
How many Santa runs are there?
Endurance Grid's Race Calendar lists 97 upcoming Santa runs across 38 states.
When are Santa runs held?
Santa runs are typically held during the winter holiday season. See the December 2026 race calendar for what’s coming up.
Which states have the most Santa runs?
The states with the most Santa runs on Endurance Grid's Race Calendar are Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Michigan, California, and Indiana.