Santa suits, pizza stops, doughnuts, midnight fireworks — the themed fun runs of
New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania & Florida, in one place. Every listing links out to the
official race site to register.
Asbury Park
Asbury Park has 3 upcoming themed fun runs. Next up: FunAPalooza on Mon, Nov 16, 2026, Asbury Park Santa Run on Sat, Dec 5, 2026, Train Run Holiday Special on Sun, Dec 13, 2026. Asbury Park is the site's home turf — boardwalk races, a Santa takeover in December and a party on the boards in November. Everything listed here starts or finishes in Asbury Park. The calendar runs from Nov 16, 2026 to Dec 13, 2026. All in New Jersey. Themes on this page: Costumes, Santa & Christmas. Venues: FunAPalooza at Iron Whale, 1200 Ocean Ave; Asbury Park Santa Run at 913 Ocean Ave N. Every listing links out to the official race site to register.
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Fun stops along the Asbury Park and Ocean Grove boardwalks, best-dressed and best-dancer awards, and a vintage medal, long-sleeve shirt, and beer-or-soda coupon for every runner — a party on the boards that happens to involve running.
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Thousands of runners in provided Santa suits take over Asbury Park, finishing into after-parties at the Stone Pony, Wonder Bar and more (21+).
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · Train departs 10:48 AM (check-in 9:15–10:15 AM at Johnny Mac's)
Asbury Park (Johnny Mac's House of Spirits, 208 Main St), NJ
6.5 mi / 4.35 mi / 2.6 mi / 1 mi
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Everyone gets a Santa hat, rides the train out of Asbury Park in a pack of Santas, then runs back along the boardwalk — pick your distance — and finishes with pizza or an omelette and a beer at Johnny Mac's.