Santa's North Pole Dash
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Santa's North Pole Dash : Saturday, December 5, 2026
Santa's North Pole Dash is a seasonal road event held in Historic St. Charles, Missouri on December 5, 2026. The event is presented as the 16th annual edition with a Disco Santa theme and includes both running and walking options.
Distances offered:
- 5K timed event
- 1 Mile fun walk (untimed)
Registered participants receive event gear including a themed runner shirt, a themed Santa hat, and a finisher medal. The event program includes post-race items and activities such as fresh donuts, a life-sized snowglobe photo display, a costume contest with prizes, and awards for top finishers across multiple age groups and categories.
Awards include top Overall Men's and Women's winners, a Middle of the Pack finisher, and top three male and female finishers in these 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 for Thursday, December 3 and Friday, December 4 from 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Fleet Feet - St. Charles (3813 Mexico Road). Race day packet pickup will be available in the tent at the Boathouse Parking Lot.
Registration pricing increases in stages; listed fees include processing charges. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
