Bad Santa 5K

Bad Santa 5K

Bad Santa 5K is a timed 5K run held on December 20, 2026, at Carondelet Park on Holly Hills Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri. The course starts and finishes near the Boathouse and passes lakes, woods, and railroad tracks, offering winter park scenery along the route.

Event presentation and partners include Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Start 2 Finish, with additional sponsors such as Running Niche, Fordo's Killer Pizza, and Rebel Run Club. The event supports the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Warners’ Warm-Up Coat Drive; new and gently used coats, hats, and gloves collected on race day are distributed by Operation Food Search.

After the race, a post-race gathering takes place at Urban Chestnut Brewery and Bierhall in The Grove; Urban Chestnut provides a free beer for participants and Fordo's Killer Pizza offers discounts on pizza. All registrants receive a custom race shirt and a finisher item.

Awards are given to the top three overall male and female finishers, who receive a gift card from Running Niche and a commemorative award. Age-group awards are presented to the top three male and female finishers in each listed age bracket. Packet pickup details will be posted when finalized; race day packet pickup will be available at Carondelet Park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

Events nearby