Santa's North Pole Dash
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Santa's North Pole Dash
Santa's North Pole Dash takes place on Saturday, December 5, 2026, in Historic St. Charles, Missouri. The event is the 16th annual edition and carries a Disco Santa theme. The participant list shows 807 entries.
The event offers two distance options:
- 5K: timed race
- 1 mile: untimed fun walk
Registered participants receive event gear that includes a themed runner shirt, a themed Santa hat, and a finisher medal. Packet pickup is scheduled for Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the Fleet Feet St. Charles location (3813 Mexico Road). Race day packet pickup is available in the tent at the Boathouse Parking Lot.
Race day features listed by the organizer include fresh donuts at the finish area, a large life-sized snowglobe photo opportunity, and a costume contest with prizes. Awards are given to the top overall male and female, a middle of the pack finisher, and the top three male and female finishers in age categories from 12 and under through 80 and over. The event notes that strollers and walking groups are encouraged and that both recreational walkers and timed 5K participants can take part. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
