Bad Santa 5K
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Bad Santa 5K
The Bad Santa 5K is a timed running event held in Carondelet Park, St. Louis. The course begins and ends near the Boathouse, taking participants through a landscape that features lakes, wooded areas, and railroad tracks. The event is scheduled for December 20, 2026, and is open to various types of runners without specific qualification requirements.
Available distances:
- 5 km (timed run through park scenery)
Participants receive a custom race shirt and a finisher item as part of their registration. The event includes a post-race gathering at the Urban Chestnut Brewery and Bierhall in The Grove. Participants are eligible to receive one complimentary beer from the brewery, and food discounts are available from local partners during the afterparty.
The event serves as a collection point for charitable donations. Registrants are encouraged to bring new or gently used winter coats, hats, and gloves to benefit the Warners' Warm-Up Coat Drive and the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation. These items are distributed to those in need through Operation Food Search.
Awards are presented to the top three overall male and female finishers. Additionally, age group awards recognize the top three male and female finishers in several categories, ranging from 19 and under to 70 and over. Packet pickup is available on the morning of the race at the park. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
