Santa Runs

Endurance Grid lists 83 Santa runs across the US, from November to December 2026 across 34 states.

83
Races
34
States
2
Sports

The lay of the land

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 Indiana.

Santa Runs by state

California3Florida3Indiana4Michigan4New Jersey3North Carolina4Ohio6Pennsylvania6Tennessee3Texas10Utah3Wisconsin4

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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 83 upcoming Santa runs across 34 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, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin.