About This Race

Run Santa Run 5K transforms downtown Madison, WI into a holiday wonderland as hundreds of runners dress as Santas, elves, and penguins. Participants choose a character, receive a themed shirt with hat and accessories, and run or walk the 5K through festive streets. The event includes a Santa visit, interactive aid stations, and a post-race party at Whiskey Jack's Saloon.

Course & Race Day Details

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Race Swag
Participant character shirt (youth sizes available), specific character hat and accessories, free digital race photos.

Hydration Support

Sweet treats along the course (chocolate kisses, Festival Foods cookies, Nothing Bundt Cakes peppermint Bundtinis), finish line hot cocoa by Caribou Coffee, interactive aid stations.

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Run Santa Run 5K - SANTA 5K
$30.00
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Run Santa Run 5K - ELF 5K
$30.00
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Run Santa Run 5K - PENGUIN 5K
$30.00
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