Run Santa Run Chattanooga

DEC

13

2026

Holiday themed 5K, 10K and half marathon along the Tennessee Riverwalk in Chattanooga with a finisher hoodie, ornament medal, music and Santa photos.

Sun 13 Dec 2026

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Website

Half Marathon 10 kilometers 5 kilometers

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Run Santa Run Chattanooga

Run Santa Run Chattanooga is a holiday-themed road race held on Sunday, December 13, 2026, along the TN Riverwalk at the Dam in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Participants can choose from these distances:

5K
10K
Half marathon

The event includes costume elements, holiday music, and a finish area with photos of Santa. Every finisher receives a premium Run Santa Run hoodie and a Christmas ornament finisher medal. Little Debbie Gingerbread Cookies are offered at the finish.

The course starts and finishes at Shelter #1 in Riverpark at the Dam. A time limit of 3.5 hours applies to all distances. Packet pickup is available the day before at Fleet Feet Chattanooga and on race day at Shelter #1 near the dam and restrooms. Parking is available inside the park; after entering, take the second left downhill toward Riverpark and Shelter #1.

Course maps are available on Strava for each distance. Awards are given to the top three overall finishers and to the top three in each age group for male and female divisions. Results are posted instantly at the finish so award recipients may collect their prizes without waiting for a ceremony. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.