Santa's Dash for Cash
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Event overview
Santa's Dash for Ca$h takes place on Saturday, December 20, 2025, in Denver, Colorado (80204). The event is staged on the south side of Sloan Lake Park at Utica Street and West 17th Avenue. The main running event is a 5k and it is chip-timed with performance-based awards for that distance. Every finisher receives a prize envelope; some envelopes contain cash and at least one envelope includes $100.
Entry, timing and participant benefits
The listed entry fee for the 5k is $44, with the price increasing after December 5, 2025 at 11:59 pm MST. Timing is chip-based and results/reporting are provided. All 5k participants receive RaceJoy GPS tracking and results reporting, an event tee shirt, and a Santa hat or headband. Performance-based awards are given for the chip-timed distance. A Santa sighting and a photo opportunity with Santa are included as part of the event experience.
Charity and community activities
The event names Bethany Foster Services as a charity partner and lists a current wish list that includes new winter coats, hats, mittens, and Target gift cards for foster families. The event also partners with Sneakers4Funds; donated athletic shoes brought to Central Park or to advanced packet pick up will generate a donation to Growing Home. The event includes a race day raffle tied to in-kind donations. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
