Santa Run - Des Moines
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Event overview
The Santa Run is a community 5 km run in Des Moines, Iowa, scheduled for December 13, 2025. The event is described as family friendly and open to all ages and abilities. Every registrant receives a Santa suit and a $10 gift certificate to Fleet Feet Des Moines. In addition, $10 of each entry fee is directed to a local charity chosen by the registrant.
Location and logistics
The event area is listed as the block of E 6th and Walnut, with an address at 521 E Locust Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. The course is noted to begin on 5th and Walnut Street, and hot chocolate is available at the finish line. A post-race afterparty is planned at SingleSpeed Brewing Co. Packet pick-up is held at Fleet Feet Des Moines on the days before the race and there is also a morning-of pick-up location in the Heart of America hallway adjacent to Fleet Feet. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.