Santa Hustle Galveston
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Santa Hustle Galveston : December 20, 2026
The Santa Hustle in Galveston is a holiday-themed, officially timed road race held at Beach Central (2102 Seawall Blvd, Galveston, TX). The event offers multiple distances and a dedicated Kids Dash for children up to age 12.
Available distances:
- Half Marathon
- 10K
- 5K
- Kids Dash (1K)
All participants receive event apparel produced by Headsweats and a finisher medal for finishers of the main events. Kids Dash participants receive a long-sleeve shirt, Santa hat and beard, race bib, and finisher medal. A beanie is planned for general participants; Kids Dash receives the hat and beard instead.
The race is officially timed by Laurel Timing with RFID chips attached to the back of the bib. Live results are posted during the event and official results within 24 hours. Live tracking for spectators is available via the event tracking system.
Course services include water and aid stations along the route, volunteer support, and post-course refreshments including cookies, candy, and hot cocoa. Packet pickup options include a pre-race pickup the day before and a race day pickup with a fee if pre-race pickup is missed. Packet shipping is available for a fee.
The event has a strict no-refund policy; race insurance may be purchased during registration. Group discounts, volunteer opportunities, sponsor packages, and an ambassador program are available. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
