Santa Run Silicon Valley
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Silicon Valley Santa Run
The Silicon Valley Santa Run is a holiday themed event held in San Jose from December 13 through December 20, 2026. The event center and course start near W Santa Clara St and Almaden Ave and finish at Christmas in the Park. The event benefits Christmas in the Park and is produced by the Silicon Valley Leadership Foundation.
The program includes multiple event options offered in person or virtually. Distances and youth options include:
- 5K Run Walk
- Kids Reindeer Dash for ages 2 to 7
All 5K participants receive a holiday themed long sleeve technical shirt, an ornament style finisher medal, and a race bib with a timing chip. Kids Reindeer Dash participants receive a short sleeve festive t shirt, an ornament style finisher medal, a race bib, and milk and cookies at the finish line.
Additional participation categories listed for the event include a 5K Santa's Helper and Holiday Hero levels labeled Gold and Silver. A virtual 5K and a virtual Kids Reindeer Dash allow participants to complete their distance between December 13 and December 20, 2026. The course is described as flat and begins on Santa Clara Street before ending at Christmas in the Park where decorations and booths are located. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
