Run Santa Run - Madison
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Run Santa Run 5K Madison
The Run Santa Run 5K takes place on December 12, 2026, in downtown Madison at 825 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, US. The event is an untimed community 5K with three character options: Santa, Elf, and Penguin. Each character is offered as a separate event within the main race.
Participants receive a participant shirt with youth sizes available, a specific character hat and accessories, and free digital race photos provided by Focal Flame Photography. The event notes that every participant gets the same shirt design this year along with a custom character hat. Registration pricing listed is $40 for adults and $30 for ages 0 to 12, with a price increase after November 30, 2026.
The course includes interactive aid stations and sweet treats along the route, such as chocolate kisses, Festival Foods cookies, and Nothing Bundt Cakes peppermint Bundtinis. Finish line hot cocoa is provided by Caribou Coffee. The first 25 runners who beat the Grinch on course receive a free slice of Ian’s Pizza. The event description also mentions a visit from Santa and a race element themed around stopping the Grinch.
A post race party is scheduled at Whiskey Jack’s Saloon with a complimentary beer from 3 Sheeps Brewing provided via a drink ticket on the bib, festive drink specials, and music. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
