Run Santa Run - Madison
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Run Santa Run 5K : event overview
The Run Santa Run 5K takes place on December 13, 2025 in Madison, WI 53703, US. The event is a 5K run or walk offered as three character entries: Run Santa Run 5K - SANTA, Run Santa Run 5K - ELF, and Run Santa Run 5K - POLAR BEAR. Registration fees are listed at $40 and $30 for ages 0-12; the price increases after November 30, 2025. The course runs through downtown Madison and includes festive elements such as a special visit from Santa, interactive aid stations, and a themed race element involving the Grinch.
Included items and on-course amenities
Registered participants receive a character long sleeve shirt (youth sizes available), a character hat and accessories, and free digital race photos from Focal Flame Photography. On-course refreshments include hot chocolate provided by Caribou Coffee and snacks such as Festival Foods cookies and Nothing Bundt Cakes peppermint Bundtini cakes. The event notes partner bars for post-race drinks and lists local partners and sponsors associated with the race. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
