Bad Santa 5K

DEC

20

2026

Get into the holiday spirit with the Bad Santa 5K at Carondelet Park. Enjoy a timed run, a free post-race beer, and support a local coat drive. Festive swag and an afterparty await all participants.

Sun 20 Dec 2026

St. Louis, Missouri

Registration

5 kilometers

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Event Overview

The Bad Santa 5K is a timed run taking place on December 20, 2026, at Carondelet Park in St. Louis, Missouri. The event includes a custom race shirt and a finisher item for participants. Registration operates on a tiered fee system.

Course & Route

The 5K course starts and finishes near the Boathouse in Carondelet Park. The route passes by lakes, woods, and railroad tracks within the park. A course map is available online.

Post-Race & Awards

After the run, a free beer is provided by the Urban Chestnut Brewing Company. An official afterparty is held at the Urban Chestnut Bierhall in The Grove, where Fordo's Killer Pizza offers discounts. Top three overall male and female finishers receive a gift card from Running Niche and a commemorative award. Age group awards are also presented.

Charity Initiative

The event supports the Warner’s Warm-Up coat drive in partnership with the Kurt Warner First Things First Foundation and Operation Food Search. Participants are encouraged to donate new or gently used winter coats, hats, and gloves on race day.

Registration & Details

Packet pickup is available on race day at Carondelet Park starting at 8:00 AM. The event is presented by Urban Chestnut Brewing Company and Start 2 Finish. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km