North Dakota Santa Run
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North Dakota Santa Run
The North Dakota Santa Run is a 5K held on Main Street in downtown Mandan with the start and finish adjacent to Dykshoorn Park. The event takes place on Main Street and features the Mandan Holiday Lights as part of the course environment.
Participants aged 13 and older run or walk the 5K wearing a Santa suit included in the race packet. Youth registrants (12 and younger) receive an elf hat and a youth long sleeve shirt. Well behaved pets are allowed on the course. Adult Santa suits are guaranteed for the first 500 preregistrants and sized suits are available on request in limited quantities.
Packet pickup is available before race day at specified locations. Participant parking is along First Street; parking in the Runnings lot is not allowed. Restrooms are available inside the Morton Mandan Public Library and as portable bathrooms near the event area.
Registration has tiered fees that increase closer to the event date. Registration includes a Santa Run medal, a Santa Run t shirt and a Santa suit for adult registrations. A portion of sponsorship and registration proceeds benefits Hope Manor and the recovery community; in 2024 the Santa Run donated $6,000 to Hope Manor.
If severe conditions occur the event may be converted to a virtual format; in that case participants still receive their race packet and no refunds are issued. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
