Santa's North Pole Dash
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Santa's North Pole Dash in Historic St. Charles, MO
Santa's North Pole Dash is the 16th annual themed holiday run held in Historic St. Charles. The 2026 edition uses a Disco Santa theme and offers two course options. Registered participants receive event gear including a themed runner shirt, a themed Santa hat, and a finisher medal.
Distances:
- 5K - Timed
- 1 Mile - Untimed fun walk
The event includes several on-site features and activities. There will be fresh donuts at the finish area, a large life-sized snowglobe for photographs, and a costume contest with prizes for creative and festive outfits. Awards are given to the top overall male and female finishers, a Middle of the Pack finisher, and the top three male and female finishers in age groups: 12 & under, 13 to 19, 20 to 29, 30 to 39, 40 to 49, 50 to 59, 60 to 69, 70 to 79, and 80 & over.
Packet pickup is scheduled at Fleet Feet - St. Charles (3813 Mexico Road) on the Thursday and Friday before the event from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Race day packet pickup takes place in the tent at the Boathouse Parking Lot from 6:30 am until 8:00 am. A 5K course map is listed as coming soon. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
