Bad Santa 5K
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Bad Santa 5K - Carondelet Park
The Bad Santa 5K is a timed 5K road run on Sunday, December 20, 2026, held in Carondelet Park on Holly Hills Boulevard in St. Louis, Missouri. The course starts and finishes near the park boathouse and is routed through park grounds.
The route passes lakes, woods, and nearby railroad tracks and is described as offering winter park scenery. The event includes post-race activities at Urban Chestnut's Bierhall in The Grove, where Urban Chestnut provides one free beer for participants and Fordo's Killer Pizza offers reduced-price pizza options.
The event partners with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and the Warners' Warm-Up Coat Drive to collect new and gently used winter coats, hats, and gloves; Operation Food Search will handle distribution of donated items. Organizers list Start 2 Finish and Urban Chestnut Brewing Company as presenters and identify Running Niche, Fordo's Killer Pizza, and Rebel Run Club as sponsors.
All registrants receive a custom race shirt and a finisher item. Awards include gift cards from Running Niche and commemorative awards for the top three overall male and female finishers, plus age-group awards for the top three male and female finishers in these groups: 19 & Under, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, and 70 and over.
Packet pickup details will be posted when finalized; race day packet pickup will be available at Carondelet Park. Volunteer needs are being determined and a signup will be posted later. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
