California · 5K · 100m
Santa Runs Palm Springs
Santa Runs Palm Springs is a 5K and 100m event held in Palm Springs, California. Its next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026. About 50 runners take part across all distances.
- Race day
- December 19, 2026
- Location
- Palm Springs, CA
- Field size
- ~50 runners
Race details
- Date
- Saturday, December 19, 2026
- Location
- Palm Springs, California
- Distances
- 5K, 100m
- Field size
- About 50 runners
- Registration
- runsignup.com
Registration, course & weather
- Registration status
- Open
- Start time
- 8:30 AM PST
- Course profile
- Loop course; Road surface
About the Santa Runs Palm Springs
We're excited to announce that the Santa Paws 5K is now the Santa Runs Palm Springs ! The event you all love with a new twist! This unique 5K event invites every participant to be Santa Claus! Each registered participant will receive a full Santa suit to wear during the event, which you can then keep. Join us to run, walk, or stroll the 5K (3.1-mile) route. Strollers and dogs are welcome to participate! For children 10 and under, we offer a 200-meter Elf Dash. Entry for the children's event is …
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Santa Runs Palm Springs: common questions
- When is the Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- The next confirmed date is Saturday, December 19, 2026.
- Where is the Santa Runs Palm Springs held?
- In Palm Springs, California.
- What distances does the Santa Runs Palm Springs offer?
- 5K and 100m.
- How many people run the Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- About 50 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 Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- Registration is handled by the organiser at runsignup.com. Entry fees, caps and deadlines are set there.
- Is registration open for the Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- Yes — registration is open. Listed fee for the longest distance, $15 (from runsignup.com, checked October 30, 2026).
- What time does the Santa Runs Palm Springs start?
- 8:30 AM PST.
- What is the course like at the Santa Runs Palm Springs?
- Loop course; Road surface.
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