Run Santa Run - Madison
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Run Santa Run 5K - Madison
Run Santa Run 5K in Madison takes place on December 12, 2026 at 825 State Street, Madison, WI 53703, US. The event is an untimed 5K with three character options: Santa, Elf, or Penguin. Participants choose a character and receive a character shirt, a specific character hat, and additional accessories. New this year every participant receives the same shirt design featuring all three characters along with a custom character hat.
The course runs through downtown Madison with interactive aid stations and a themed element described as a race to stop the Grinch. There is a visit from Santa during the event. The first 25 participants to beat the Grinch receive a free slice of Ian’s Pizza.
Post-race provisions include finish line hot cocoa provided by Caribou Coffee, sweet treats along the course such as chocolate kisses, Festival Foods cookies, and Nothing Bundt Cakes peppermint Bundtinis, and free digital race photos by Focal Flame Photography. A post-race party is held at Whiskey Jack’s Saloon with a complimentary beer from 3 Sheeps Brewing provided via a drink ticket on the bib, holiday drink specials, and music.
The event materials list participant shirt youth sizes and note that refreshments and photo access are part of the event experience. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
