Wild Santa Run
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Event Overview
The Wild Santa Run is a festive running event taking place in Duluth, Minnesota. It consists of two separate events: a 5K fun run and a Reindeer Run for children.
Events and Registration
The event offers the following distances:
- Wild Santa Run: A 5K fun run.
- Reindeer Run: A 0.25-mile run for children 8 years old and under; participants must be able to run on their own.
Registration for the 5K includes a five-piece Santa suit to wear during the run, a post-race cider, and entry to an all-ages after-party with live holiday music. Registration for the kids' run includes a pair of antlers. Registration is conducted online and may close early if capacity is reached.
Logistics
Packet pickup for participants is available at the Wild State Cider taproom in the week leading up to the event. There is no packet pickup available on race day in 2026. Parking is not available in the Wild State Cider parking lot; participants are advised to arrive early or park on surrounding streets.
Post-Race Celebration
After the runs, an all-ages party with live holiday music is held at the taproom from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The free post-race ciders can be enjoyed indoors or outside by bonfires. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.
