Wild Santa Run
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Duluth Wild Santa Run 5K
The Wild Santa 5K is scheduled for December 12, 2026, in the Lincoln Park craft district of Duluth, Minnesota. The course starts and finishes at Wild State Cider and finishes with an all-ages after-party at the taproom.
Distances:
- 5K (3.1 miles)
- 1/4 mile Reindeer Run (ages 8 and under)
Registration is online only and must be completed before December 12; online registration closes on December 11 and may end early if the event reaches capacity. Standard registration includes a five-piece adult Santa suit, a post-race cider or nonalcoholic beverage, and entry to the after-party. The Reindeer Run registration includes a pair of antlers and a choice of apple juice or a small ice cream; it is a $5 fun run.
There is no race-day packet pickup; Santa suits and bibs are available at the Wild State Cider taproom during the week before the event. The Santa suit is a one-size-fits-all adult suit; children are advised to wear the jacket only to reduce tripping risk. Groups of ten or more receive a reduced registration rate.
Event amenities note that cider will be available inside and outside the taproom, along with outdoor fires. Dogs may not run the race but may join participants on the patio during the after-party. A portion of race proceeds will go to Northland Adaptive Recreation. If weather conditions are declared unsafe, the race may be canceled and no refunds will be processed. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
