28 upcoming Santa & Christmas fun runs. Next up: Run Run Rudolph 5K on Sat, Nov 21, 2026, Asbury Park Santa Run on Sat, Dec 5, 2026, 2026 Jingle Bell Run — New Jersey on Sat, Dec 5, 2026. December belongs to the Santas — suits provided, jingle bells encouraged, and whole towns turning out in red. Here is every Santa run on the calendar.
Sat, Nov 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Coal Township (713 Center St), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A 5K past movie-Christmas themed scenes with costume prizes — and every finisher gets a slice of pizza.
- Price
- $30.00 + $2.80 SignUp fee · Day-of registration $40
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Asbury Park (913 Ocean Ave N), NJ
5K
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+).
- Price
- $50 + $4.50 signup fee
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Holmdel, NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Jingle bells on your shoes and holiday costumes — the Arthritis Foundation's festive 5K.
- Price
- $27.50–$48.70 depending on category
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:15 AM
Cranford, NJ
See official site
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A whole town of Santas — Santa gear is the dress code.
- Price
- $43.40
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Manheim, PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A small-town Santa run through Manheim — suits, sleigh bells, and a December morning done right.
- Price
- $35.00 + $3.60 fee
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Vineland (Cumberland County Technical Education Center, 3400 College Dr), NJ
5K / 1 Mile Fun Run & Walk
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Jingle all the way around a college campus in Vineland for a festive 5K (or a gentler 1-mile fun run) that kicks off December with the Rotary Club.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee + $2.80 SignUp Fee
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Haddonfield (Crows Woods Complex, 957 East Atlantic Ave), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A holiday costume contest, homemade cookies and hot chocolate, and a custom snowflake medal at the finish in Haddonfield.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee + $3.50 SignUp Fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Pittsburgh (211 North Shore Drive), PA
5K / 1 Mile / Kids Run
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Strap on the jingle bells and run the North Shore in full Santa gear for the Arthritis Foundation.
- Price
- 5K $45.00 + $3.70 SignUp fee · 1 Mile $40.00 + $3.40 · Kids Run $25.00 + $2.50
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 5, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Brooklyn (Prospect Park), NY
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Brooklyn's ugliest sweaters take over Prospect Park — a festive 5K where the sweater is the whole point.
- Price
- $60 non-member / $54 NYCRUNS member through Nov 9; $65 / $58.50 through Nov 30; $75 / $67.50 until registration ends
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 8:40 AM (1 Mile Kids Run), 9:00 AM (5K), 9:05 AM (8K)
West Deptford (Riverwinds Community Center, 1000 Riverwinds Drive), NJ
8K / 5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Finishers take home a medal and a custom cocoa mug, with hot cocoa pouring at the finish line.
- Price
- 5K $46 · 8K $50 · 1 Mile $30 (prices increase after Oct 29, 2026)
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Hammonton (Mount Carmel Fair Grounds, 1 Mount Carmel Lane), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Grinch-y 5K in the middle of Hammonton Winterfest - costumes encouraged, free race tee, and hot cocoa and s'mores at the finish.
- Price
- $45 (run) · $25 (walk, untimed)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 7:30 AM (Elite 5K), 8:00 AM (5K), 9:00 AM (Kids Fun Run)
East Rutherford (American Dream, 1 American Dream Wy), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A 5K run entirely inside the American Dream mall, with Santa hats and festive get-ups everywhere.
- Price
- 5K $45.00 + $4.70 SignUp fee · Kids Fun Run $30.00 + $3.80 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 6, 2026 · 11:00 AM
New York Mills, NY
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The 9th annual Utica Ugly Sweater 5K — ugly sweaters, a Yeti walk option, and a post-race party with free food.
- Price
- $40.00 ($43.40 incl. fee), rising to $45.52 after Nov 30
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Miami (Haulover Park, 10800 Collins Ave), FL
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★The Arthritis Foundation's festive charity race — runners in full holiday costumes with jingle bells attached; shirt, jingle bells, and medal included.
- Price
- $40.00 + $3.40 SignUp fee
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:00 AM (1 Mile), 10:00 AM (5K)
Hoboken (Pier A Park, 100 Sinatra Drive South), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Every runner gets a full Santa suit to run in, with hot chocolate waiting at the finish on Pier A Park.
- Price
- 5K $40.00 + $3.40 SignUp fee (rises to $45 after Nov 8, 2026) · 1 Mile $20.00
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 3:00 PM
Beach Haven (Ship Bottom Brewery, 830 N Bay Ave #23), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★LBI's new afternoon holiday 5K rolls straight into an after-party at Ship Bottom Brewery's Holiday Village - first beer free for runners 21+, and a holiday giveaway for the first 100 registered.
- Price
- $40 (price increases after Nov 12, 2026)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Philadelphia (4747 S Broad St), PA
5K / Kids Run
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Philly's turn to jingle — a costumed holiday 5K in South Philly raising money for the Arthritis Foundation.
- Price
- 5K Timed $45.00 + $3.70 SignUp fee · 5K Untimed $40.00 + $3.40 · Kids Run $25.00 + $2.50
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 9:10 AM (5K start; Jolly Mile 9:05 AM, Great Elf Rescue 9:00 AM)
Allison Park (North Park, 10301 Pearce Mill Rd), PA
5K / Jolly Mile (1 Mile) / Great Elf Rescue (Kids)
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A park full of running Santas — 5K, a Jolly Mile, and a Great Elf Rescue dash for the kids, supporting Amachi Pittsburgh.
- Price
- 5K $35.00 · Jolly Mile $30.00 · Great Elf Rescue $15.00
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 12, 2026 · 8:30 AM
Philadelphia (Philadelphia Museum of Art, MLK Drive), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Run as a Penguin, Polar Bear, Reindeer, or Santa in a festive 5K along MLK Drive — only 500 spots per character, with a character hat, medal, and hot chocolate at the finish.
- Price
- $45 Early Bird through Nov 16; $50 through Dec 5; $55 race week
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
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.
- Price
- $32.99 total (at Oct 2026 registration)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 13, 2026 · 7:30 AM
Sarasota (Rothenback Park), FL
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A 100-runner-cap ugly sweater 5K with sweater judging and a breakfast BBQ waiting at the finish.
- Price
- $40
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Tue, Dec 15, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Pitman (Ballard Park, 110 S. Broadway), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★An untimed night fun run through Pitman's brightest holiday-light neighborhoods, with a custom Light Run gift, a drink ticket and an after-party at Merryman's Pub.
- Price
- $20 (price increases after Oct 31, 2026)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 19, 2026 · 9:45 AM (Kids Fun Run), 10:00 AM (5K)
Egg Harbor City (Renault Winery), NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A holiday 5K through Renault Winery's vineyards in the middle of its Vintner Wonderland festival, T-shirt included.
- Price
- 5K $30 pre-registered (until 6:00 PM Dec 18) / $35 race day · Kids Fun Run $20 / $25
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sun, Dec 20, 2026 · 4:45 PM
Hermitage (Buhl Park, 715 Hazen Road), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A 5K through a park full of Christmas lights at dusk, with a "Jolliest Costume" contest and cookies and hot chocolate at the finish.
- Price
- $20.00 + $2.45 SignUp fee · Virtual 5K $25.00
- Medal
- No
- Shirt / swag
- No
Race details →Register on official site →
Thu, Dec 24, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Pittsburgh (W. General Robinson St, North Shore), PA
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Yes, an actual Christmas Eve morning 5K on the North Shore — earn the eggnog before the day even starts.
- Price
- $35.00 + $4.60 SignUp fee · Ages 4 & under free
- Medal
- Yes
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
Sat, Dec 26, 2026 · 9:00 AM
Voorhees, NJ
5K
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Burn off Christmas dinner the day after — a Boxing Day tradition.
- Price
- Free–$28.56
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →
July 2027 — date TBA · 9:00 AM
Brigantine (Brigantine Community School, 301 E. Evans Blvd), NJ
5K / 1 Mile
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★Christmas in July at the shore — a Santa-season 5K from the Brigantine Community School track through the North End.
- Price
- See official site (2027 fees not posted yet)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Yes
Race details →Register on official site →
July 2027 — date TBA · 6:00 PM
Glassboro (Bonesaw Brewery, 570 Mullica Hill Road), NJ
3 Mile Fun Run
The wacky bitCertified Wacky ★A Christmas-in-July evening fun run from Bonesaw Brewery ending in a Christmas-themed craft beer party with raffles.
- Price
- $30.00 Race Fee (most recent edition)
- Medal
- Not listed
- Shirt / swag
- Not listed
Race details →Register on official site →