New Jersey · 5K
Asbury Park Santa Run
Asbury Park Santa Run is a 5K event held in Asbury Park, New Jersey. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026. About 16,000 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 5, 2026
- Location
- Asbury Park, NJ
- Field size
- ~16,000 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 5, 2026
- Location
- Asbury Park, New Jersey
- Distances
- 5K
- Field size
- About 16,000 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 10:00 AM EST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Asbury Park Santa Run
Ho Ho Ho! The Asbury Park Santa Run returns for its 11th year to lead thousands of Santa's through the streets of Asbury Park on December 5th. Run (or walk) a 5K course in a Santa suit and cross the finish line into your choice of 4 after parties at Asbury Park's most legendary music venues. The event is expected to sell out in advance. A portion of proceeds will be donated to our charity partner, Lunch Break, after the race. Priority Registration for 2024 and 2025 participants only opens Wedne…
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Asbury Park Santa Run: common questions
- When is the Asbury Park Santa Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 5, 2026.
- Where is the Asbury Park Santa Run held?
- In Asbury Park, New Jersey.
- What distances does the Asbury Park Santa Run offer?
- 5K.
- How many people run the Asbury Park Santa Run?
- About 16,000 runners across all of its distances. That figure is an estimate of the field size, not an entry cap.
- How do I register for the Asbury Park Santa Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Asbury Park Santa Run?
- Yes — registration is open. $50 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Asbury Park Santa Run start?
- 10:00 AM EST.
- What is the course like at the Asbury Park Santa Run?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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