Run Santa Run 5K
About this race
Madison’s favorite Christmas tradition is here, and it’s as easy as 1-2-3… well, 4!
STEP #1: Choose your character – will you run or walk as a Santa, Elf, or Penguin?
STEP #2: Grab your costume! We’ve got you covered with character shirts, hats, and accessories.
STEP #3: Run or walk the 5K while soaking up all the festive holiday fun!
STEP #4: Celebrate at the North Pole Post-Race Party!
Though this is an untimed event, the first 25 runners to beat the Grinch will score a FREE slice of Ian’s Pizza!
Join fellow runners on December 1, 2018 for the Run Santa Run 5K. It's a fantastic 5K featuring a flat and fast course in Madison.
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Running
Run Santa Run 5K - SANTA
Run Santa Run 5K - ELF
Run Santa Run 5K - GINGERBREAD MAN
Weather Overview
These values reflect historical conditions on the race dates in Madison in 2018, from Open-Meteo archive data.
About Madison
Run Santa Run 5K takes place in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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