2025 - Santa Run 5k
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Santa Run 5k
Packet Pickup will be on Thursday, December 11 and Friday, December 12 from 3:00 - 6:00 PM at Fleet Feet Des Moines. We will also have a limited race-day pickup from 8:30 - 9:30 AM at Pace317 Gym across from Fleet Feet, but highly encourage picking up your packet on Thursday or Friday. Day of registration is allowed. However, you may not receive the Santa suit size of your choice. Dogs and strollers are allowed, but please be conscious of road conditions, including heavily salted roads. Participants should park in the free parking garage at 600 E Locust St. or find street parking. Fleet Feet will not be providing parking validation at the 308 E 6th St. parking garage.
Race date Weather
Conditions on December 13, 2025 — historical Open-Meteo data.
About Des Moines
Santa Run 5k takes place in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. The local timezone is America/Chicago.
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