California · 5K - 10:00 AM · 5K - 8:00 AM · Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under)
San Diego Santa Run
San Diego Santa Run is a 5K - 10:00 AM, 5K - 8:00 AM, Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under), Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) and Virtual 5K event held in San Diego, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Race day
- December 12, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, CA
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 12, 2026
- Location
- San Diego, California
- Distances
- 5K - 10:00 AM, 5K - 8:00 AM, Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under), Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run), Virtual 5K
- Course
- 133 ft gain
- Registration
- raceroster.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Entry fee
- Listed fee for the longest distance, $54.99 (from sandiegosantarun.com, checked October 16, 2026)
- Start time
- 8:00 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface; 133 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data)
About the San Diego Santa Run
San Diego Santa Run in San Diego, CA.
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San Diego Santa Run: common questions
- When is the San Diego Santa Run?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 12, 2026.
- Where is the San Diego Santa Run held?
- In San Diego, California.
- What distances does the San Diego Santa Run offer?
- 5K - 10:00 AM, 5K - 8:00 AM, Santa's Elves Mile (Kids Run 12 & Under), Santa's Little Helper Mile (Dog Run) and Virtual 5K.
- How do I register for the San Diego Santa Run?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at raceroster.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the San Diego Santa Run?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $54.99 (from sandiegosantarun.com, checked October 16, 2026).
- What time does the San Diego Santa Run start?
- 8:00 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the San Diego Santa Run?
- Loop course; Road surface; 133 ft gain (estimated from third-party elevation data).
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