Niagara PAL Santa Dash 5k

DEC

5

2026

A holiday themed 5K from Niagara PAL on December 5, 2026 featuring costume cash prizes, age group awards, special divisions for first responders and educators, plus a gift card auction, breakfast with Santa and live entertainment. Proceeds support local youth programs.

Sat 5 Dec 2026

Niagara Falls, New York

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5 kilometers

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Santa Dash 5K

The Santa Dash 5K is a holiday themed run presented by Niagara PAL on December 5, 2026. The event offers both online registration and day of race registration. Timing and scoring will be provided by ScoreThis.

Costumed runners are welcome and cash prizes are awarded for the best holiday themed outfits. The first 150 registered participants are guaranteed a participant t shirt; the pre registration date to guarantee shirt size is listed as TBA. Awards include overall male and female winners and top three male and female finishers in each age category: 10 and under; 11 to 14; 15 to 19; 20 to 24; 25 to 29; 30 to 34; 35 to 39; 40 to 44; 45 to 49; 50 to 54; 55 to 59; 60 to 64; 65 to 69; and 70 and over.

The event features special divisions including the Law Enforcement Doughnut Cup Challenge, First Responder Challenge, Educators Division, and a High School Division. Event day activities include a gift card auction at the Sheraton, breakfast with Santa, live entertainment, and an after race party. All proceeds benefit Niagara PAL youth programs across Niagara County. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

5 km