Asbury Park Santa Run

DEC

5

2026

A festive Asbury Park 5K on December 5, 2026 where participants wear Santa suits, race on a closed course, and benefit the charity Lunch Break with after parties at local music venues.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Asbury Park, New Jersey

Website Registration

5 kilometers

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Asbury Park Santa Run

The Asbury Park Santa Run takes place on December 5, 2026 in Asbury Park, New Jersey, with the event address listed as 913 Ocean Ave N, Asbury Park, NJ 07712. The event returns for its 11th year and brings thousands of participants together in Santa suits to run or walk a 5K course on a closed course through the streets of Asbury Park.

Registration details for the 5K included a listed price of $60 and the site indicated registration was 94% sold out. Registration includes a donation to the charity partner Lunch Break, a Santa suit, race entry, access to after parties for attendees aged 21 and over, and chip timed results. After parties are staged at multiple local music venues, with a lineup that included Brian Kirk & the Jirks at Stone Pony and additional programming noted for Wonder Bar, Asbury Lanes, and Lowdive.

Suit and bib pick up was scheduled for Friday, December 4 at a location to be determined. The event organizer is Asbury Park Santa Run. The event is explicitly not affiliated with SantaCon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.